Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for August
| Metric | Lisbon | Toronto | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 27°C (81°F)▲ | 25°C (77°F) | Lisbon |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 19°C (66°F)▲ | 18°C (64°F) | Lisbon |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 1 days▲ | 9 days | Lisbon |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 4 mm▲ | 65 mm | Lisbon |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 13h/day▲ | 11h/day | Lisbon |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 24 km/h | 17 km/h▲ | Toronto |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Lisbon edges ahead as the better destination in August. Lisbon offers 13 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Toronto sees 11 sunshine hours and 9 rain days.
Lisbon sits in the comfortable travel range at 27°C. Toronto is also comfortable at 25°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Lisbon is the stronger choice in August. Lisbon receives 2 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Lisbon reaches an average high of 27°C (81°F) and drops to 19°C (66°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Toronto averages 25°C (77°F) for the high and 18°C (64°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.
Lisbon receives approximately 4 mm of rainfall across 1 rain days during August. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.
Toronto sees 65 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Lisbon the drier option by 8 rain days and 61 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 27°C, lows of 19°C, 1 rain days
Highs of 25°C, lows of 18°C, 9 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen. These items are useful in either destination during August.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. August 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 |
Lisbon Weather in August
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