Hello :)
I'll stay in Lisbon from September till February. I don't know what type of clothes should I pack: do I need rain boots or thick clothing? Or a light leather jacket and cardigans are enough?
Thank you!
onumic
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meczko
I envy you - just finished my own long stay in Lisbon, from January to end June :) It was amazing!
It can rain a lot at times, in particular during winter months, so some boots which wouldn't get soaked in 15 minutes would be a plus. This year it rained almost daily for a month or so in January/February. However, it rarely rains the whole day, most often it's rather a shower and sun may shine a few hours later. The temperature will rarely drop below 14 degrees. Be prepared for quite strong wind as well, the ocean is near.
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fieldgate
In Sept to Oct you can expect similar weather like in Romania, if that's where you live.
Winters in Portugal are much milder though - rain and no snow, with temps between 10 and 18 C. A leather jacket and jumper will be all you need.
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mredman
Most houses in Portugal do not have heating. You are usually given an electric heater. So when its +14C outside, you'll be surprised how cold Nov-Feb can get indoors. The question is not whether or not you'll need a cardigan, its how many you can put on at the same time.
The temperature will rarely drop below 14 degrees.
Did we live in the same Portugal?
Last December:
http://www.tutiempo.net/clima/Lisboa_Portela/12-2013/85360.htm
+14.6C is the average MAXIMUM temperature, but this is only attained for a short period during the day. The daily average temp was only +10.7C and there are days with an average temperature of only +7C
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