Alfama
Alfama is a cultural heritage bairro in Lisbon. It is one of the 45 sights of Portugal featured on this site and is the 13th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 26 °C and almost no rain. For those preferring less rain, June and May offer drier conditions. The wettest period is between October and December, with November seeing about 12 rainy days.
Alfama is located 1 km from the capital, Lisbon. The nearest airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, which is 8 km away. Nearby sights include the Lisbon Cathedral (0.1 km), São Jorge Castle (0.4 km), Praça do Comércio (0.5 km), Santa Justa Lift (0.6 km), and Carmo Convent (0.7 km).
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is December, with about 114 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 15 |
| Average low, °C | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 86 | 70 | 53 | 66 | 46 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 32 | 94 | 111 | 114 |
| 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.
