Best Time to Visit Lisbon
By Wayscore Travel Desk · Updated October 1, 2026
Quick answer
April to June and September to October. You get warm, sunny days around 20–27°C (68–81°F), little rain, and fewer crowds and lower prices than July and August. For the lowest prices, go in January or February.
Lisbon weather month by month
Average daily high temperature (°C). Green months are our best picks.
Average rainy days per month.
Approximate long-term averages. Individual years vary.
Season by season
| When | Season | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Feb | Low season | Cool, often rainy, quietest and cheapest. Good for museums and food. |
| Mar | Shoulder | Warming up, fewer crowds, some rain. Carnival falls in Feb or Mar. |
| Apr–May | Best | Mild and sunny, flowers out, prices still fair. Our top pick. |
| Jun | Best | Warm and festive. The Santo António street festivals fill the old quarters mid-month. |
| Jul–Aug | Peak | Hot, dry and busy. Highest hotel prices; good for beach days. |
| Sep–Oct | Best | Warm sea, thinner crowds, lower prices than summer. |
| Nov–Dec | Low season | Cooler and wetter, with Christmas lights in December. |
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Best time for…
July to September
Warmest sea and longest days. Cascais and Costa da Caparica are a short trip away.
April, May, October
Comfortable for walking the hills, with shorter queues.
June
Santo António and the Festas de Lisboa bring street parties and grilled sardines.
January to March
Lowest prices and the quietest streets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Lisbon?+
May and September are the best all-round months: warm, mostly dry, and less crowded than July and August.
When is the cheapest time to visit Lisbon?+
January and February usually have the lowest hotel prices, outside holiday weeks.
Is it too hot in Lisbon in summer?+
July and August average highs around 28°C (82°F), with occasional heatwaves well above that. Plan sightseeing for mornings and evenings.
Does it rain a lot in Lisbon in winter?+
November to February bring the most rain, roughly 9–10 wet days a month, but plenty of sunny days in between.
When can you swim in Lisbon?+
June to October is beach season. The Atlantic stays cool, around 17–20°C (63–68°F) even in summer.
Notes
Temperatures and rainy days are rounded long-term averages for Lisbon.