Lisbon Weather in May
Portugal · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high20°C (67°F)
Avg low15°C (59°F)
Rainfall28 mm (1.1 in)
RatingExcellent 9.8/10
Expect mild days in Lisbon in May: the average high is 20°C (67°F) and the average low is 15°C (59°F). May is spring in Portugal. The month is fairly dry, with about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain spread over 5 days. You get roughly 14.1 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is May a good time to visit Lisbon?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Lisbon. The weather rates excellent (9.8/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 20°C (67°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 15°C (59°F) |
| Daily mean | 17°C (63°F) |
| Rainfall | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 5 |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Cloud cover | 53% |
| Daylight | 14.1 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 7.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 16.7 km/h |
| vs April | 2°C warmer than April, with 25 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Lisbon in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Lisbon weather in other months
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
← AprilBest time to visit LisbonJune →
Nearby in May
- Faro22°C · 34 mm
- Porto20°C · 60 mm
- Seville29°C · 26 mm
- Gibraltar21°C · 25 mm
- Tangier21°C · 25 mm
- Marbella23°C · 26 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.