Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for October
| Metric | Lisbon | Toronto | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 21°C (70°F)▲ | 15°C (59°F) | Lisbon |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 16°C (61°F)▲ | 9°C (48°F) | Lisbon |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 9 days▲ | 10 days | Lisbon |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 78 mm | 75 mm▲ | Toronto |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 9h/day▲ | 7h/day | Lisbon |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 21 km/h | 21 km/h | Tie |
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 Toronto sees 7 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.
Lisbon sits in the comfortable travel range at 21°C. Toronto is also comfortable at 15°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Lisbon is the stronger choice in October. Lisbon receives 2 more hours 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.
Toronto averages 15°C (59°F) for the high and 9°C (48°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. There is a notable 6°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.
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.
Toronto sees 75 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Lisbon the drier option by 1 rain day and 3 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 21°C, lows of 16°C, 9 rain days
Highs of 15°C, lows of 9°C, 10 rain days
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. October is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Lisbon | Toronto | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 14°C | 9d | -1°C | 10d |
| Feb | 14°C | 8d | 0°C | 8d |
| Mar | 17°C | 8d | 4°C | 9d |
| Apr | 18°C | 8d | 10°C | 11d |
| May | 21°C | 6d | 17°C | 10d |
| Jun | 24°C | 2d | 22°C | 11d |
| Jul | 26°C | 1d | 26°C | 10d |
| Aug | 27°C | 1d | 25°C | 9d |
| Sep | 25°C | 4d | 22°C | 9d |
| Oct | 21°C | 9d | 15°C | 10d |
| Nov | 17°C | 10d | 8°C | 10d |
| Dec | 14°C | 9d | 3°C | 10d |
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