Fátima
City in Portugal
Fátima is a city in Portugal with a population of 13,212 in 2021. Located 110 km from Lisbon, it draws visitors to its religious landmarks such as the Chapel of the Apparitions and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary.
What to see
Visitors to Fátima can explore key religious sites in the city. The main sights include the Chapel of the Apparitions and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary.
When to go
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 27 °C and 28 °C respectively, and very little rain at 10 mm to 12 mm across about 1 day per month. Winter months are cooler and wetter, with December seeing highs of 13 °C, lows of 6 °C, and 139 mm of rain falling over about 11 days. Spring and autumn bring moderate temperatures with daily highs between 16 °C and 20 °C, alongside higher rainfall, peaking in November with 125 mm on about 14 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, located 102 km away. The city is 110 km from Lisbon.
Top sights in Fátima
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is December, with about 139 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 13 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 109 | 87 | 68 | 89 | 76 | 30 | 10 | 12 | 45 | 118 | 125 | 139 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Fátima (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity