When is the best time to go to Lisbon
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Lisbon, Portugal. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Lisbon
Lisbon weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Lisbon are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 109mm | 5.1hrs | 10.8hrs |
January is a damp month in Lisbon and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lisbon for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Lisbon and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Lisbon with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 110mm | 5.8hrs | 11.7hrs |
February in Lisbon is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lisbon for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Lisbon and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lisbon with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 68mm | 7.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Lisbon is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lisbon for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Lisbon and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lisbon with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 64mm | 8.3hrs | 14.1hrs |
Lisbon's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lisbon.
April is in the spring in Lisbon and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lisbon with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 39mm | 10hrs | 15.2hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Lisbon and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Lisbon, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Lisbon and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lisbon with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 21mm | 10.7hrs | 10.8hrs |
The climate in Lisbon during June can be summarized as warm and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lisbon, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Lisbon and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lisbon with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 4mm | 12.1hrs | 11.7hrs |
July in Lisbon is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lisbon, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Lisbon and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lisbon with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 5mm | 11.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Lisbon is characteristically hot and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lisbon, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Lisbon and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lisbon with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 26mm | 9.3hrs | 14.1hrs |
Lisbon's weather in September is typically warm and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lisbon, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Lisbon and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lisbon with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 80mm | 7.4hrs | 15.2hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Lisbon and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lisbon.
October is in the fall / autumn in Lisbon and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lisbon with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 111mm | 5.8hrs | 10.8hrs |
November is a damp month in Lisbon and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lisbon for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Lisbon and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lisbon with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 106mm | 5.1hrs | 11.7hrs |
December in Lisbon is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lisbon for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Lisbon and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lisbon with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Lisbon weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 28°C 82.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 4mm 0.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 11.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 14.7°C 58.5°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 111mm 4.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | September | 20.4°C 68.7°F |
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