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Best time to visit Lisbon
Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.
Best time to visit Lisbon, Portugal
Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.
| Month | Score | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8-15°C, frequent rain and cloud | low | low |
⚠ Short daylight hours, high chance of rain. | |
| February | 9-16°C, mixed sun and rain | low | low |
⚠ Still a significant chance of rain. | |
| March | 11-18°C, increasing sunshine, occasional showers | low | low |
⚠ Weather can be unpredictable. | |
| April | 12-20°C, mostly sunny with few showers | moderate | moderate |
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| May | 14-22°C, warm and sunny | moderate | moderate |
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| June | 16-26°C, warm and sunny | high | high |
⚠ Can get crowded due to festivals and start of summer holidays. | |
| July | 18-29°C, hot and sunny | peak | peak |
⚠ Can be very hot; seek shade and stay hydrated. | |
| August | 19-30°C, hot and sunny | peak | peak |
⚠ Hottest month, many locals leave for vacation, some smaller businesses may close. | |
| September | 17-27°C, warm and sunny | high | high |
⚠ Still peak season prices and crowds, but weather is excellent. | |
| October | 14-23°C, mild with mix of sun and rain | moderate | moderate |
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| November | 10-18°C, cloudy with frequent rain | low | low |
⚠ High chance of rain, shorter daylight hours. | |
| December | 9-15°C, cool with rain and occasional sun | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Can be chilly and wet; book accommodation early for New Year's. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
Festive parades and parties, especially in the days leading up to Ash Wednesday.
One of the oldest book fairs in Europe, held in Parque Eduardo VII.
A month-long celebration honoring Saint Anthony, with street parties, music, and sardines, especially on the night of June 12-13.
A major international music festival held annually in Algés, near Lisbon.
Local festivals and events across the city, often with music and food.
One of the world's largest music festivals, held at Parque Tejo.
Insider timing tips
- •While summer (July-August) offers the warmest weather, it also brings peak crowds and prices, and the city can be uncomfortably hot.
- •The shoulder seasons (April-May and September-October) offer a sweet spot with pleasant weather, fewer crowds than summer, and more reasonable prices.
- •Lisbon's annual 'Festas de Lisboa' in June, celebrating Saint Anthony, transform the Alfama and Bairro Alto districts into vibrant street parties, making it a unique cultural experience.
- •Winter months (December-February) are the cheapest and least crowded, but come with a high probability of rain and limited daylight, making outdoor activities less appealing.
- •The Atlantic coast offers cooler temperatures and sea breezes, providing relief from inland heat, especially in July and August.
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