PlanoPlanoMarch to May and September to October provide the best conditions — warm enough for outdoor exploration, mostly dry, and significantly less crowded than summer. May is exceptional with jacaranda blooms and pre-summer pricing.
| Month | Temp | Rain | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 95mm | Low | Budget |
| February | 13°C | 75mm | Low | Budget |
| MarchBest | 15°C | 55mm | Medium | Moderate |
| AprilBest | 16°C | 60mm | Medium | Moderate |
| MayBest | 18°C | 40mm | High | Moderate |
| June | 22°C | 15mm | High | Expensive |
| July | 25°C | 5mm | High | Expensive |
| August | 25°C | 5mm | High | Expensive |
| SeptemberBest | 23°C | 30mm | Medium | Moderate |
| OctoberBest | 19°C | 80mm | Medium | Moderate |
| November | 15°C | 95mm | Low | Budget |
| December | 12°C | 100mm | Low | Budget |
Mild and increasingly sunny (15-18°C) with jacaranda trees blooming purple across the city in May. Perfect for tram rides through Alfama and day trips to Sintra without summer heat or crowds.
Hot and dry (22-25°C) with guaranteed sunshine. The beach scene at Costa da Caparica thrives. Santos Populares street parties in June are unmissable. July and August bring peak heat and crowds.
September remains warm (23°C) with fewer visitors. October marks the return of rain but temperatures stay mild (19°C). The city's food scene shines with seasonal specialties.
Mild but rainy (12-15°C). Lisbon's winter is warmer than most European capitals. The city's indoor attractions — fado houses, pastelarias, museums — shine. Prices are at their lowest.
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Plan my Lisbon tripJuly and August are the busiest with the highest prices and intense heat (30°C+). June during Santos Populares festivals is also very busy but more authentic.
November through February offers the lowest prices. Lisbon is affordable year-round compared to other Western European capitals, but winter is the best value.
April through June and September offer ideal conditions for climbing Lisbon's hills, exploring Sintra's palaces, and beach days. The heat is manageable and rain is rare.