Portugal Guide

Country Facts

  • Full name: Portuguese Republic
  • Population: 10.7 million (UN, 2009)
  • Capital: Lisbon
  • Area: 92,345 sq km (35,655 sq miles)
  • Major language: Portuguese
  • Major religion: Christianity
  • Life expectancy: 75 years (men), 82 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 euro = 100 cents
  • Main exports: Textiles and clothing, wood products, electrical equipment
  • GNI per capita: US $20,560 (World Bank, 2008)
  • Internet domain: .pt
  • International dialling code: +351

Climatological Information

Month Mean Temperature oC Mean Total Rainfall (mm) Mean Number of Rain Days
Daily
Minimum
Daily
Maximum
Jan 8.2 14.5 109.6 15
Feb 9.0 15.6 110.8 15
Mar 9.9 17.6 68.9 13
Apr 11.1 19.1 64.0 12
May 13.0 21.7 38.6 8
Jun 15.6 24.8 21.2 5
Jul 17.4 27.4 4.8 2
Aug 17.7 27.9 5.7 2
Sep 17.0 26.4 25.7 6
Oct 14.6 22.4 80.3 11
Nov 11.2 17.8 113.5 14
Dec 8.9 14.8 107.6 14