Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for August
| Metric | Toronto | Lisbon | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 25°C (77°F) | 27°C (81°F)▲ | Lisbon |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 18°C (64°F) | 19°C (66°F)▲ | Lisbon |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 9 days | 1 days▲ | Lisbon |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 65 mm | 4 mm▲ | Lisbon |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 11h/day | 13h/day▲ | Lisbon |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 17 km/h▲ | 24 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.
Toronto sits in the comfortable travel range at 25°C. Lisbon is also comfortable at 27°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.
Toronto reaches an average high of 25°C (77°F) and drops to 18°C (64°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Lisbon averages 27°C (81°F) for the high and 19°C (66°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°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.
Toronto receives approximately 65 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Lisbon sees 4 mm over 1 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 25°C, lows of 18°C, 9 rain days
Highs of 27°C, lows of 19°C, 1 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 | Toronto | Lisbon | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | -1°C | 10d | 14°C | 9d |
| Feb | 0°C | 8d | 14°C | 8d |
| Mar | 4°C | 9d | 17°C | 8d |
| Apr | 10°C | 11d | 18°C | 8d |
| May | 17°C | 10d | 21°C | 6d |
| Jun | 22°C | 11d | 24°C | 2d |
| Jul | 26°C | 10d | 26°C | 1d |
| Aug | 25°C | 9d | 27°C | 1d |
| Sep | 22°C | 9d | 25°C | 4d |
| Oct | 15°C | 10d | 21°C | 9d |
| Nov | 8°C | 10d | 17°C | 10d |
| Dec | 3°C | 10d | 14°C | 9d |
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