Almada
City in Portugal
Almada is a city in Portugal with a population of 177,238 in 2021. Located 4 km from Lisbon, it draws visitors with sights such as Christ the King and Belém Palace.
What to see
Visitors to Almada can explore notable landmarks in the area. The city features the prominent monument Christ the King. Nearby, travelers can also visit Belém Palace.
When to go
Daily highs and lows vary throughout the year. Winter months from November to January experience the highest rainfall, reaching up to 116 mm in December across about 9 days. Summer months are drier, with July and August recording high temperatures of 25 °C and 26 °C respectively, and minimal rain of 4 mm to 6 mm on about 0 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon, located 11 km away. Almada is positioned 4 km from the capital city of Lisbon.
Top sights in Almada
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is December, with about 116 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 15 |
| Average low, °C | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 87 | 70 | 53 | 65 | 45 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 31 | 94 | 112 | 116 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Almada (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.