When to go to Lisbon?
Lisbon climbs its hills in tiled facades and steep lanes, with fado drifting out of Alfama doorways and pastéis de nata coming warm from the oven. The Belém Tower stands out on the Tagus in carved limestone, watching the river mouth. Tram 28 rattles through the lot of it, viewpoint to viewpoint, if you can get aboard.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Lisbon, aim for February, April to September.
See also: Where to go in February? · Where to go in April? · Where to go in May? · Where to go in June?
Month-by-month weather in Lisbon
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.0 | 60 | 12 | 63 |
| February | 8.6 | 41 | 13 | 67 |
| March | 9.0 | 77 | 14 | 63 |
| April | 11.4 | 30 | 16 | 78 |
| May | 12.3 | 10 | 19 | 83 |
| June | 12.9 | 31 | 20 | 83 |
| July | 13.3 | 5 | 23 | 89 |
| August | 12.3 | 0 | 23 | 89 |
| September | 10.5 | 56 | 21 | 77 |
| October | 8.2 | 119 | 19 | 62 |
| November | 7.3 | 71 | 16 | 60 |
| December | 7.3 | 111 | 13 | 57 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Lisbon, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is August (about 0 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 23°C). Over the year, an average of 610 mm of rain falls, and 7 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Lisbon?
- Belém Tower
- Jerónimos Monastery
- Alfama district
- Tram 28
Practical info
- Country: Portugal
- Airport: Lisbonne Humberto Delgado (LIS)
- Station: Lisboa Santa Apolónia
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