Lisbon vs Porto

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Lisbon edges ahead as the better destination in October. Lisbon offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Porto sees 8 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Lisbon sits in the comfortable travel range at 21°C. Porto is also comfortable at 20°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Lisbon is the stronger choice in October. Lisbon receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Lisbon reaches an average high of 21°C (70°F) and drops to 16°C (61°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Porto averages 20°C (68°F) for the high and 13°C (55°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.

Lisbon receives approximately 78 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Porto sees 166 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Lisbon the drier option by 4 rain days and 88 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.