1ST / LISBON
One of Lisbon’s greatest assets, it has become its main calling card among respondents who are interested in the city. It is therefore not surprising that the Portuguese capital has taken first place in the ranking of European cities based on its climate. Respondents are clear about this and rank it ahead of other Mediterranean cities Barcelona, Rome, Madrid and Paris, which make up the top 5 in the category.
2ST / BARCELONA
The sea, as in the case of Lisbon, the best city for climate in our study, makes Barcelona a little paradise most of the year. It is a Mediterranean climate that benefits from a mild setting during most months and seasons. Although the summer is hot, there is no shortage of breezes and good air that helps to keep it from feeling like inland cities.
3RD / ROME
Rome enjoys one of the best climates in Europe. Our survey respondents gave this feature of the Italian city a high priority because of the pleasant temperatures throughout the year, with no uncomfortable extremes. Winter, for example, does not reach temperatures below freezing and even averages around 5°C, which is enviable. While you can’t do without a coat and a good scarf, it’s a period when you can stroll down the street without a problem.
4TH / MADRID
The weather in Madrid, although it has changed in recent years, continues to fall within a flexible classification in which the definition of a continentalised Mediterranean climate predominates. This means that, although it has dominant Mediterranean climate factors, it is adapted to its position far from the sea with an average temperature of around 15ºC and lower rainfall.
5TH / PARIS
The climate is very similar to that of other European cities, such as Madrid. It is temperate oceanic and temperatures oscillate within limits that do not reach extremes either in summer or winter. During the summer the heat can reach 30ºC, but the maximum temperature does not usually reach higher levels, while in winter the minimum temperatures are around 0 degrees.
6TH / MILAN
Life in Milan is characterised by high temperature levels that are often experienced at frequent times in both winter and summer. However, the overall perception of respondents is positive and in our study it is ranked sixth overall in Europe.
7TH / COPENHAGUEN
A Baltic climate characterises the atmosphere in Copenhagen, which is not the most appreciated by its residents. The reason for this is the high level of cold weather throughout the year, especially in the winter, with low temperatures lasting until the first days of May. The winter cold is stable for most of the time, but there are times when it intensifies to extreme levels.
8TH / AMSTERDAM
Living in Amsterdam means staying within a stable climate as far as the seasons are concerned. Summers are mild, with no sweltering heat or trouble sleeping at night, while in winter the temperature does not drop as much as in other parts of Europe. What does occur frequently in winter is rain, and there are also strong winds. This makes it difficult to go outside on some days, according to respondents.
9TH / DUBLIN
Rain is present throughout the year, so you should always count on it and never rely on multi-day forecasts. This is the major handicap mentioned by respondents. On the other hand, winters are cold, but not in an extreme way, and can be endured well on days when there are no strong winds.
10TH / ROTTERDAM
The summers are not considered hot enough, something that respondents noted as an important aspect in their assessment of Rotterdam as a place to live. During the winter, however, the days when the temperature drops significantly stand out. Rotterdam is not rated in the surveys as a place where it is too cold to make life difficult, but it is a place where the temperature drops sharply.