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Portugal · Updated 2026

Best time to visit Lisbon

Late April to early June and mid-September to October

Lisbon is warm, sunny and lively from spring to autumn, but July and August bring peak crowds, higher prices and a sweaty climb up every hill. Winter is mild and much cheaper, though wet spells and cold, unheated interiors come with it. The sweet spot is spring and early autumn, when the light is golden, the sea is swimmable or close to it, and the city feels like itself.

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Quick answers

Best overall
May and September
Best weather
Late May to June and September
Cheapest
January to early March
Avoid
Early to mid-August: peak heat, top prices, crowded trams and some local restaurants closed.

Lisbon month by month

Average temperatures, rain, crowds and hotel prices. Hotel links open with dates in that month.

  1. January

    Good

    15° / 8°C

    Rain
    High
    Crowds
    Low
    Prices
    Low

    Mild but often rainy, with chilly unheated interiors. Quiet, cheap and authentic, ideal for museums, cafes and budget city breaks.

    Hotels in January

  2. February

    Good

    16° / 9°C

    Rain
    Medium
    Crowds
    Low
    Prices
    Low

    Still damp but brightening, almond blossom nearby and empty viewpoints. Great value for flexible travellers who pack layers and an umbrella.

    Events: Carnival (February or early March)

    Hotels in February

  3. March

    Great

    19° / 10°C

    Rain
    Medium
    Crowds
    Medium
    Prices
    Medium

    Spring arrives with longer days and terrace weather between showers. Good for walkers and sightseers before prices climb.

    Events: Lisbon Half Marathon · Monstra Animation Festival

    Hotels in March

  4. April

    Great

    20° / 12°C

    Rain
    Medium
    Crowds
    Medium
    Prices
    Medium

    Pleasant and green with occasional showers. Easter brings a busy spell; otherwise lovely for walking the hills and day trips to Sintra.

    Events: Freedom Day (25 April) · IndieLisboa Film Festival

    Hotels in April

  5. May

    Ideal

    23° / 14°C

    Rain
    Low
    Crowds
    Medium
    Prices
    Medium

    Warm, sunny and fresh, with jacarandas starting to bloom. Arguably the best all-round month for sightseeing, dining outdoors and beaches.

    Events: IndieLisboa Film Festival · ARCOlisboa Art Fair

    Hotels in May

  6. June

    Great

    26° / 16°C

    Rain
    Low
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    High

    Hot, festive and joyful, with sardine smoke filling Alfama. Perfect for party lovers; book early around the Santo Antonio celebrations.

    Events: Festas de Lisboa and Santo Antonio (12-13 June)

    Hotels in June

  7. July

    Good

    28° / 18°C

    Rain
    Low
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    High

    Reliably hot and dry with packed trams and viewpoints. Suits beach-and-nightlife travellers; occasional heatwaves push past 35C.

    Events: NOS Alive Festival

    Hotels in July

  8. August

    Good

    29° / 18°C

    Rain
    Low
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    High

    Peak heat and peak tourists, while many locals leave and some family restaurants close. Best for beach days on the Cascais and Caparica coasts.

    Events: Jazz em Agosto at the Gulbenkian

    Hotels in August

  9. September

    Ideal

    27° / 17°C

    Rain
    Low
    Crowds
    Medium
    Prices
    High

    Summer warmth without the August crush, and the sea at its warmest. Superb for beaches, rooftop bars and long evenings.

    Hotels in September

  10. October

    Great

    23° / 15°C

    Rain
    Medium
    Crowds
    Medium
    Prices
    Medium

    Golden light and comfortable temperatures, with the first autumn rains late in the month. Great for culture, food and walking.

    Events: Lisbon Marathon · Doclisboa Film Festival

    Hotels in October

  11. November

    Good

    18° / 11°C

    Rain
    High
    Crowds
    Medium
    Prices
    Medium

    Wetter and cooler, though sunny days are common. Web Summit week fills hotels; otherwise calm and good value for food lovers.

    Events: Web Summit · St Martin's Day chestnuts and new wine (11 November)

    Hotels in November

  12. December

    Good

    15° / 9°C

    Rain
    High
    Crowds
    Medium
    Prices
    Medium

    Grey and rainy spells, but festive lights and cosy tascas charm. Quiet until a busy Christmas-to-New Year week.

    Events: Wonderland Lisboa Christmas market · New Year's Eve at Praca do Comercio

    Hotels in December

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