Setúbal
City in Portugal
Setúbal is a city in Portugal with a population of about 123,500. Located 30 km from Lisbon, it offers access to the Arrábida Natural Park and the Monastery of Jesus of Setúbal.
What to see
The city features the Monastery of Jesus of Setúbal and the nearby Fort of São Filipe de Setúbal. For outdoor activities, the Arrábida Natural Park is available for visitors.
When to go
The summer months of June, July, and August offer the warmest weather, with daily highs reaching 24 °C to 26 °C and very little rainfall. May and September also provide mild conditions with temperatures around 20 °C to 24 °C and minimal rain. The winter months from October to January are wetter, with December seeing the highest rainfall at 122 mm.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, located 36 km from Setúbal. The city is 30 km away from Lisbon.
Top sights in Setúbal
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is December, with about 122 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 15 |
| Average low, °C | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 89 | 69 | 52 | 64 | 44 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 95 | 113 | 122 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Setúbal (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Fort of São Filipe de Setúbal