Temperature check: 2025 was Portugal’s 5th warmest year since 1931
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Climate news in Portugal
Latest news and stories about climate in Portugal for expats and residents.
Latest news and stories about climate in Portugal for expats and residents.
A summary of the climate conditions in Portugal throughout 2025, highlighting extreme heat events and higher-than-average precipitation levels.
The forecast for May in Portugal indicates volatile weather conditions, alternating between severe thunderstorms and periods of high temperatures.
Temperatures are set to decrease across Portugal beginning today, marking an end to the recent hot weather.
Maximum temperatures will drop significantly on Wednesday, potentially falling by up to 8 degrees Celsius in some regions of the mainland, breaking the possibility of a heatwave, according to the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA). Speaking to the Lusa agency, meteorologist Maria João Frada said that starting today...
Maximum temperatures are set to drop significantly on Wednesday, potentially falling by up to 8 degrees Celsius in some regions of the mainland, ending the possibility of a heatwave, according to the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA). Meteorologist Maria João Frada stated that a decline in maximum temperatures, which have been above average for this time of year, is expected from Tuesday, April 28. The weather will worsen with heavy rain, hail, and widespread thunderstorms, with yellow warnings issued for most of the country. A slight improvement is expected on Thursday, though unsettled weather with potential showers and thunderstorms may return over the weekend.
The drop could reach 8ºC in some regions of the mainland. Temperatures have been above average for this time of year.
The IPMA forecasts a sharp drop in maximum temperatures, with values up to eight degrees lower in several regions, accompanied by heavy rain and thunderstorms throughout the week.
Maximum temperatures have been above average for this time of year over the last few days.
Forecasts for the upcoming summer season in Portugal are starting to emerge.
Meteorologist Ana Palma warns of significant changes in weather patterns in Portugal due to a highly undulating polar jet stream expected next week.
The Minister of Internal Administration had already declared that 2026 will have a “terrible summer”. Although the hottest season only begins at the end of June, abnormal heat for this time of year has already arrived in Portugal.
Temperatures will rise and could exceed 30ºC, but the weather will remain unstable, with conditions favourable for the formation of showers and thunderstorms. Mário Marques, a climatologist, presents the forecast for the coming days.
A period of high temperatures is expected to hit Portugal, reaching 33 degrees Celsius starting next week.
A look at the expected rainfall patterns across Portugal for the period of April 27 to May 3, based on the most accurate meteorological model.
An analysis of the return of adverse weather conditions in Portugal and what the forecast holds.
Extreme heat is rewriting the script on what farmers, fishermen, and foresters can grow and when they can do it. Or even if they can continue to work, say the FAO and WMO.
Temperatures are rising significantly across Portugal, with forecasts nearing 30ºC. The article provides a weather outlook for the upcoming week.
Weather forecast for Portugal indicates the arrival of an unusual storm system and an anticyclone in the coming week.
An analysis of why temperatures are reaching summer levels during the month of April.
Temperatures will be above average and, in some places, may reach 33°C. The 'mini summer' will last for another two or three days
Temperatures are expected to climb to 30 degrees Celsius across Portugal this weekend.
Temperatures will rise to 30ºC this week, with Lisbon reaching 28ºC on Saturday. Dust may return next Monday.
With only two months to go until long-awaited summer, something very odd is going on with Portugal’s temperatures: we have some days ahead of us promising unusually hot weather, and The post Summer temperatures approaching, then “polar cold” set to return appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Mário Marques, a climatologist, explains the weather forecasts for the coming days
From a meteorological perspective, the week of April 13 to 19 will be favourable for economic operations in mainland Portugal. The dominant trend is less rain, more stability, and mild temperatures, with a positive impact on mobility, logistics, construction, urban tourism, and local consumption. Wholesale electricity continues to...
