Best Time to Visit Lisbon
Portugal · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Best monthsMay to October
HottestAugust · 23°C
ColdestFebruary · 11°C
WettestNovember · 86 mm
If you want the most pleasant weather in Lisbon, plan your trip for May to October. August is the hottest month, with average highs of 23°C (74°F), while February is the coldest, with lows around 11°C (52°F). Rain is heaviest in November, at about 86 mm (3.4 in), and lightest in July, at 3 mm (0.1 in).
Lisbon weather by month
Jan15°C / 11°C56 mmGoodFeb15°C / 11°C49 mmExcellentMar16°C / 12°C57 mmExcellentApr17°C / 13°C53 mmExcellentMay20°C / 15°C28 mmExcellentJun21°C / 17°C12 mmExcellentJul23°C / 18°C3 mmExcellentAug23°C / 18°C4 mmExcellentSep23°C / 18°C24 mmExcellentOct21°C / 17°C72 mmExcellentNov18°C / 14°C86 mmGoodDec16°C / 12°C66 mmGood
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C 59°F | 11°C 52°F | 56 mm | 10 | 81% | 4.1 | Good 7.8 |
| February | 15°C 59°F | 11°C 52°F | 49 mm | 9 | 80% | 4.7 | Excellent 8.1 |
| March | 16°C 61°F | 12°C 53°F | 57 mm | 9 | 80% | 4.9 | Excellent 8.4 |
| April | 17°C 63°F | 13°C 56°F | 53 mm | 9 | 80% | 6 | Excellent 8.9 |
| May | 20°C 67°F | 15°C 59°F | 28 mm | 5 | 79% | 7.3 | Excellent 9.8 |
| June | 21°C 70°F | 17°C 62°F | 12 mm | 3 | 80% | 8.1 | Excellent 10 |
| July | 23°C 73°F | 18°C 64°F | 3 mm | 1 | 81% | 8.9 | Excellent 10 |
| August | 23°C 74°F | 18°C 65°F | 4 mm | 1 | 81% | 8.6 | Excellent 10 |
| September | 23°C 73°F | 18°C 64°F | 24 mm | 5 | 81% | 7.1 | Excellent 10 |
| October | 21°C 70°F | 17°C 62°F | 72 mm | 10 | 81% | 5.1 | Excellent 9.3 |
| November | 18°C 64°F | 14°C 57°F | 86 mm | 12 | 80% | 4.2 | Good 7.7 |
| December | 16°C 60°F | 12°C 54°F | 66 mm | 10 | 82% | 3.9 | Good 7.9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lisbon?
The best time to visit Lisbon is May to October, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Lisbon?
August is the hottest month in Lisbon, with an average high of 23°C (74°F).
What is the coldest month in Lisbon?
February is the coldest month in Lisbon, with an average low of 11°C (52°F).
What is the rainiest month in Lisbon?
November is the wettest month, with about 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain. July is the driest, with 3 mm (0.1 in).
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- Porto273 km · best May to September
- Seville316 km · best March to May and October to November
- Gibraltar441 km · best April to August and October
- Tangier443 km · best April to August and October
- Marbella449 km · best April to June and September to October
- Malaga472 km · best April to October
- Madrid503 km · best April to May and September to October
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