São Jorge Castle Castelo de São Jorge
São Jorge Castle is a castle and cultural heritage site located in Lisbon, Portugal. It is designated as a National Monument of Portugal. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranked 7th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
July and August have the highest daily temperatures at 26 °C and the lowest rainfall, with 4 mm on about 0 days and 6 mm on about 0 days. November and December receive the most rain, with 111 mm on about 12 days and 114 mm on about 9 days. January has the lowest daily high temperature at 14 °C and daily low at 9 °C. The site is open Monday to Sunday from 09:00 to 21:00, and an admission fee applies.
The nearest airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, located 7 km away, and the site is 1 km from the capital. Nearby places to combine with a visit include Alfama at 0.4 km, Lisbon Cathedral at 0.5 km, Santa Justa Lift at 0.6 km, Carmo Convent at 0.6 km, and Praça do Comércio at 0.8 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.
