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Lisbon vs Porto for Remote Work

Lisbon and Porto are the two largest cities in Portugal with complete remote-work profiles. Lisbon has about 518K residents; Porto has about 253K. Lisbon is the national capital.

The best remote-work month in Lisbon is typically July (22°C avg), compared with August (21°C avg) in Porto. Lisbon sees about 1 rainy day that month, while Porto sees about 5 rainy days. Across the year, temperatures range 9–27°C in Lisbon and 6–26°C in Porto.

Side-by-side

Lisbon

Portugal

Population
518K
Best month
July
Best-month temperature
22°C
Best-month range
18–26°C
Best-month rain
About 1 rainy day
Year temperature range
9–27°C
National capital
Yes

Porto

Portugal

Population
253K
Best month
August
Best-month temperature
21°C
Best-month range
17–26°C
Best-month rain
About 5 rainy days
Year temperature range
6–26°C
National capital
No

FAQ

Which is larger, Lisbon or Porto?
Lisbon is the larger of the two complete profiles in Portugal, with about 518K residents compared with about 253K in Porto.
How does the climate compare in Lisbon vs Porto?
The best remote-work month is typically July in Lisbon (22°C avg) and August in Porto (21°C avg). Rainfall that month is about 1 rainy day in Lisbon versus about 5 rainy days in Porto.