When is the best time to go to Lisbon

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Lisbon, United States. 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.

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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

Lisbon January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-8°C 14mm 5.5hrs 10.2hrs

January in Lisbon is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.

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.

January is in the winter in Lisbon and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -8°C (17°F), whilst at night -20°C (-5°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Lisbon with around 14mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Lisbon February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-4°C 11mm 6.2hrs 11.4hrs

February in Lisbon is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.

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 freezing -5°C (23°F), whilst at night -17°C (1°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lisbon with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Lisbon March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 22mm 7.4hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Lisbon is characteristically cold and dry.

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.

March is in the spring in Lisbon and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lisbon with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Lisbon April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 46mm 8.6hrs 14.6hrs

Lisbon's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

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.

April is in the spring in Lisbon and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lisbon with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Lisbon May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 68mm 10hrs 16.1hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Lisbon and the temperature is generally mild.

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.

May is in the spring in Lisbon and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th 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 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Lisbon June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 86mm 11.1hrs 10.2hrs

The weather in June in Lisbon is characteristically warm and a little damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Lisbon, with some extremely 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 (78°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lisbon with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Lisbon July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 74mm 12.2hrs 11.4hrs

July in Lisbon is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lisbon, with some particularly 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 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lisbon with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Lisbon August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 66mm 10.9hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Lisbon is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lisbon, with some extremely 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 (82°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lisbon with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Lisbon September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 49mm 8.5hrs 14.6hrs

Lisbon's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lisbon, with some inordinately 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 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lisbon with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Lisbon October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 35mm 6.7hrs 16.1hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Lisbon and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite 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 a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lisbon with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Lisbon November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 18mm 4.6hrs 10.2hrs

November is a dry month in Lisbon and the temperature is generally cold.

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 a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lisbon with around 18mm 0.7 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Lisbon December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-5°C 13mm 4.3hrs 11.4hrs

December in Lisbon is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.

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.

December is in the winter in Lisbon and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -6°C (22°F), whilst at night -17°C (2°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lisbon with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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