Europe
Best Time to Visit Lisbon
Lisbon is sunny most of the year with mild winters. Summer is hot and dry, perfect for beaches. Spring and fall offer the best sightseeing weather.
Best Months to Visit
Mar
15°C50mm3/5
Apr
17°C55mm3/5
May
20°C40mm4/5
Jun
23°C15mm4/5
Sep
24°C25mm4/5
Oct
20°C80mm3/5
Monthly Climate
Temperature
Rainfall
12°
Jan
13°
Feb
15°
Mar
17°
Apr
20°
May
23°
Jun
27°
Jul
27°
Aug
24°
Sep
20°
Oct
15°
Nov
12°
Dec
Month-by-Month Guide
Jan
Off-SeasonTemp12°C / 54°F
Rain95mm
Crowds
Feb
Off-SeasonTemp13°C / 55°F
Rain80mm
Crowds
Carnival
Mar
ShoulderTemp15°C / 59°F
Rain50mm
Crowds
Spring begins
Apr
ShoulderTemp17°C / 63°F
Rain55mm
Crowds
Easter
Liberty Day
May
PeakTemp20°C / 68°F
Rain40mm
Crowds
IndieLisboa Film Fest
Jun
PeakTemp23°C / 73°F
Rain15mm
Crowds
Santos Populares (street parties)
Jul
PeakTemp27°C / 81°F
Rain3mm
Crowds
NOS Alive festival
Aug
PeakTemp27°C / 81°F
Rain5mm
Crowds
Beach season peak
Sep
PeakTemp24°C / 75°F
Rain25mm
Crowds
Wine harvest season
Oct
ShoulderTemp20°C / 68°F
Rain80mm
Crowds
Lisbon Architecture Triennale
Nov
Off-SeasonTemp15°C / 59°F
Rain100mm
Crowds
Magusto (chestnut festival)
Dec
ShoulderTemp12°C / 54°F
Rain105mm
Crowds
Christmas markets
Season Breakdown
Peak Season
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
- +Warm and sunny
- +Festival season
- -Getting busy
- -Tourist season
Shoulder Season
Mar, Apr, Oct, Dec
- +Sun returns
- +Perfect walking weather
- -Some rain
- -Occasional showers
Off Season
Jan, Feb, Nov
- +Cheapest time
- +Low prices
- -Rainy
- -Rain
Quick Facts — Lisbon
Best Time
March – October
Language
Portuguese
Currency
EUR (€)
Timezone
WET (UTC+0)
Avg Budget
$60–100/day
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