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Lisbon's red rooftops and hills rolling down to the river in golden evening light, seen from aboveRooftop view over Porto, the Douro River and the Dom Luís I Bridge

Lisbon vs Porto in February

Porto edges it in February. Lisbon averages 9–16°C with low crowds; Porto 6–15°C with low crowds.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

Lisbon and Porto

The verdict for February

  • WeatherPorto has the better weather5/10 vs 6/10
  • CrowdsVery similarLow vs Low
  • PricesVery similar€€ vs €
  • OverallPorto comes out ahead6/10 vs 7.5/10
Lisbon's red rooftops and hills rolling down to the river in golden evening light, seen from above

Lisbon in February

Mild and still quiet

Temperature
9–16°C
Crowds
Low
Prices
€€

+Still relatively quiet, with mild days compared with much of Europe.

–Outdoor plans depend more on the weather.

Good for value, and Lisbon still gets proper blue-sky days.

Lisbon in February
Rooftop view over Porto, the Douro River and the Dom Luís I Bridge

Porto in February

A quieter winter city break

Temperature
6–15°C
Crowds
Low
Prices
€

+Fewer visitors than in summer.

–Unreliable outdoor weather.

February remains relatively quiet, with cool mornings and regular rain. It is a practical month for food, architecture and wine experiences, rather than a trip built around outdoor activities.

Porto in February

Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.

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