Do you need a visa for Portugal with a British passport?
Visa-free
With a British passport you enter Portugal without a visa.
Data last updated on 06/08/2026
This is for guidance only: entry rules change without notice. Confirm it before you travel with the consulate or embassy of your destination, and with the relevant authorities (your airline, border police).
Climate & seasons
When to go to Portugal?
Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Our take | ||||||||||||
| Weather | ||||||||||||
| High | 13° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 27° | 31° | 32° | 26° | 23° | 16° | 14° |
| Rain (mm) | 149 | 78 | 136 | 97 | 42 | 52 | 3 | 1 | 85 | 152 | 126 | 131 |
Plan your trip to Portugal
Budget, itineraries, seasons and places to see: our full destination guide.
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