Lisbon month by month

The best time to visit Lisbon

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Lisbon is October · April · May: 23° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	15° / 8°	Low	$	Quiet
February	16° / 8°	Low	$	Quiet
March	18° / 10°	Low	$	Fair
April	20° / 12°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
May	22° / 13°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
June	26° / 16°	High	$$	Great
July	28° / 17°	High	$$$	Great
August	29° / 18°	High	$$$	Great
September	27° / 17°	High	$$	Ideal
October	23° / 14°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
November	18° / 11°	Low	$	Fair
December	15° / 9°	Low	$	Fair

Best months October April May September

The year in Lisbon

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Lisbon.

Spring Ideal

Mar–May · highs around 20°C · Mild sun, jacaranda season beginning

Mar ·Apr ·May

Summer Great

Jun–Aug · highs around 28°C · Hot and dry, Santo António street parties

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

Autumn Ideal

Sep–Nov · highs around 23°C · Still warm, crowds ease after August

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Winter Fair

Dec–Feb · highs around 15°C · Wettest month, festive lights downtown

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

September ·October

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

January ·February

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

January ·February

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

February ·June ·July

Practical basics

Region: Europe
Local currency: EUR
Hemisphere: Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
Yearly range: 8° – 29°
Strongest months: October, April, May
Good for: city · culture · food · budget

Events in Lisbon

Feb Lisbon Carnival — Parades and costumed street parties precede Lent citywide.
Jun Festas de Lisboa (Santo António) — Grilled sardines and street parties fill Alfama all June.
Jul NOS Alive — International rock and indie acts headline a riverside festival.

Every month in Lisbon

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Lisbon in January 15° · $ Quiet Lisbon in February 16° · $ Quiet Lisbon in March 18° · $ Fair Lisbon in April 20° · $$ Ideal Lisbon in May 22° · $$ Ideal Lisbon in June 26° · $$ Great Lisbon in July 28° · $$$ Great Lisbon in August 29° · $$$ Great Lisbon in September 27° · $$ Ideal Lisbon in October 23° · $$ Ideal Lisbon in November 18° · $ Fair Lisbon in December 15° · $ Fair

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Lisbon?

What is the cheapest time to visit Lisbon?

January — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 69%.

What is the weather like in Lisbon?

Average highs sit around 29°C with lows near 8°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.

Things to do in Lisbon