Praça do Comércio
Praça do Comércio is a square and cultural heritage site in Lisbon. It is a National Monument of Portugal and is one of the most looked-up sights in Portugal on English Wikipedia, ranking 12th.
Planning a visit
The warmest and driest months to visit are July and August. In July, daily highs reach 25 °C and lows are 18 °C, with 4 mm of rain. August has daily highs of 26 °C and lows of 18 °C, with 6 mm of rain. The wettest months are November and December, which see about 116 mm and 119 mm of rain respectively.
The square is located in Lisbon, 0 km from the capital, and is 8 km from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. It is not wheelchair accessible. A visit can be combined with other nearby locations, such as the Lisbon Cathedral, Alfama, or the Santa Justa Lift, which are all within 0.5 km. Carmo Convent is 0.6 km away and São Jorge Castle is 0.8 km from the square.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is December, with about 119 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 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 90 | 73 | 55 | 68 | 48 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 33 | 98 | 116 | 119 |
| 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.
