Portugal Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Lisbon, Porto, Braga, Coimbra, and Funchal
This month in numbers
Portugal experienced its 3rd warmest June on record in 2026, with an average temperature of 22.37°C, a significant 3.4°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. Globally, June 2026 also ranked as the 3rd warmest on record for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1°C. This comes after a period of intense heatwaves across Western Europe, including Portugal, which saw temperatures soar above 40°C in many areas.
What changed
The April–June 2026 period in Portugal was the 7th warmest on record, with an average temperature of 18.01°C, 2.4°C above the long-term average. This sustained warmth aligns with the broader Western European trend, which experienced its warmest June on record. The country's 1-month anomaly for June was 0.83°C warmer than the average for the entire Europe group, highlighting the particularly acute heat experienced in the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal has also seen a significant increase in wildfires, with over 30,000 hectares burned so far in 2026, making it the worst year for burned areas since 2017.
What’s driving change?
The extreme heat in Portugal and across Western Europe is largely driven by , which have trapped hot air for extended periods. The current weak El Niño phase is also contributing to warmer and drier conditions in the Mediterranean region, amplifying the risk of heatwaves and wildfires. Additionally, , a consequence of previous hot spells and ongoing drought conditions, has reduced evaporative cooling, allowing temperatures to rise more rapidly. Portugal also experienced significant flooding earlier in the year due to storms Kristin, Leonardo, and Marta, which brought heavy rainfall and saturated soils, leading to widespread damage and raising concerns for potential wildfires in the summer.
Looking ahead
Forecasts suggest that the strong El Niño is highly likely to continue through early 2027, indicating a continued risk of warmer and drier conditions for Portugal in the coming months.
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Generated by Gemini from climate data and web sources
At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Portugal
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Portugal – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Portugal
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm/cold + wet/dryKöppen Csa · TemperatePortugal has both a clear warm/cold cycle (±7.0°C) and a wet/dry cycle (14× wet:dry ratio). Both sides of the annual rhythm are shown below.
Monthly rainfall climatology. A “wet month” exceeds the baseline monthly mean (dashed gold line). Biggest month-to-month shift: Feb (-24 mm, -23%).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Portugal
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Portugal changing?
Portugal is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Portugal come from?
Climate data for Portugal comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Portugal climate data cover?
The Portugal climate profile covers Lisbon, Porto, Braga, Coimbra and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Portugal
How often is the Portugal climate update refreshed?
The Portugal climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.