25 de Abril Bridge Ponte 25 de Abril
The 25 de Abril Bridge in Lisbon, Portugal, is a suspension bridge, road-rail bridge, double-decker bridge, and cultural heritage monument. Opened in 1966, it spans a length of 2278 m and reaches a height of 190 m.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 24 °C to 25 °C and very little rain. November and December are the wettest months, with rain reaching 114 mm to 118 mm over about 12 and 9 days respectively. Daily highs range from 14 °C in January to 25 °C in August, while lows range from 10 °C in January and February to 18 °C from July to September.
The bridge is located 4 km from Lisbon and 10 km from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. Nearby sights include Christ the King at 1.8 km, Belém Palace at 2.0 km, the Monument of the Discoveries at 2.4 km, Jerónimos Monastery at 2.4 km, and Belém Tower at 3.3 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 25 °C. The wettest is December, with about 118 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 15 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 89 | 72 | 54 | 66 | 46 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 32 | 96 | 114 | 118 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
