Lisbon, Portugal: Remote Work City Guide
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- Europe/Lisbon · UTC
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About Lisbon
Last updated August 2, 2026
Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, has a cost of living at 72% of the US baseline and uses Europe/Lisbon (UTC), with Portuguese among its main languages. The city sits at an elevation of about 68 m. The best month for moderate weather is June, with an average of 20°C and about 3 rainy days. Livability is high, with very high safety (86), high healthcare (82), and high digital infrastructure (84).
Key metrics
88 matchRecommended travel month
June
Year-round average
Cost of living
72% of US
Compared to US index (100)
Temperature
17–24°C
Target -10–50°C
Rainfall
3 rainy days
11 mm/mo · target 0–31 days
Work hours
4PM–1AM
1h overlap with your schedule
Languages
Portuguese
Population
518K
Livability
High
Safety
86
Very high
Healthcare
82
High
Digital
84
High
Map of Lisbon
Climate chart
Climate by month
| Month | Avg temp (°C) | Low–high (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | 9–14 | 69 | 9.4 |
| Feb | 12 | 9–14 | 52 | 8.1 |
| Mar | 13 | 11–17 | 53 | 8.4 |
| Apr | 15 | 12–18 | 53 | 8.3 |
| May | 17 | 14–21 | 44 | 6.8 |
| Jun | 20 | 17–24 | 11 | 2.9 |
| Jul | 22 | 18–26 | 2 | 1.4 |
| Aug | 22 | 19–27 | 4 | 1.9 |
| Sep | 21 | 18–25 | 29 | 4.6 |
| Oct | 18 | 16–21 | 78 | 9.1 |
| Nov | 14 | 12–17 | 84 | 10.1 |
| Dec | 12 | 10–14 | 79 | 9.4 |
Match score breakdown
How this city compares to your filters. Each factor is scored 0–100%, then multiplied by its weight.
| Factor | Actual | Your preference | Score | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 72% of US | No preference | 100% | 18% | 18.0 pts |
| Work hours | 1h overlap · 4PM–1AM | 08:00–17:00 (America/Los Angeles) | 42% | 18% | 7.6 pts |
| Temperature | 17–24°C | No preference | 100% | 14% | 14.0 pts |
| Precipitation | 11 mm/mo · 3 rainy days | No preference | 100% | 12% | 12.0 pts |
| Language | Portuguese | No preference | 100% | 10% | 10.0 pts |
| Livability | High | No preference | 89% | 10% | 8.9 pts |
| Terrain | Neither coastal nor mountainous | No preference | 100% | 8% | 8.0 pts |
| Population | 518K | No preference | 100% | 7% | 7.0 pts |
| Popular destination | Well-known destination | Article depth and notability | 92% | 3% | 2.8 pts |
| Overall match | 88 | 100% | 88 |