Vasco da Gama Bridge Ponte Vasco da Gama
The Vasco da Gama Bridge is a cable-stayed road bridge and viaduct that serves as a piece of cultural heritage. It is one of the 45 sights of Portugal listed on this site and is the 11th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months of July and August, when daily highs reach 27 °C to 28 °C and there is very little rain. The months of November and December are the wettest, with about 100 mm of rain and roughly 10 rainy days each month. Temperatures are milder in the spring and autumn, with highs ranging from 18 °C to 26 °C.
To reach the bridge, you can use Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, which is 8 km away. The bridge is located 10 km from the capital, Lisbon. While visiting, you can also see nearby sites such as São Jorge Castle, Alfama, and the Lisbon Cathedral, which are all located about 10 km from the bridge. Other nearby options include the Santa Justa Lift and the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, both of which are 10 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is December, with about 104 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 15 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 78 | 63 | 48 | 61 | 43 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 29 | 88 | 101 | 104 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
