Porto vs Lisbon

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.

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

Porto reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 13°C (55°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Lisbon averages 21°C (70°F) for the high and 16°C (61°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°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.

Porto receives approximately 166 mm of rainfall across 13 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Lisbon sees 78 mm over 9 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%.