Lisbon best time to visit
Color-coded month × zone matrix. Hover or tap a cell for temperature and notes. Best months: April–May and September–October.
Perfect
Good
OK
Fair
Avoid
| Zone | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon (city) | 15° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 23° | 27° | 30° | 30° | 27° | 23° | 18° | 15° |
| Sintra & coast | 13° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 24° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 16° | 14° |
| Alentejo / Évora | 14° | 16° | 20° | 24° | 28° | 33° | 37° | 37° | 32° | 25° | 18° | 15° |
Quick verdict
- Best overall: April–May and September–October — warm, not crowded, reasonable prices.
- Budget winter visit: November–March; Lisbon is mild (~15°C), cheap, and atmospheric.
- Avoid for value: July–August — peak heat (30°C+), peak prices, Sintra queues up to 2 hours.
- Sintra: Never visit without booking Pena Palace tickets in advance (sold online by time slot).
- Festas de Lisboa (June 12-13): The best street party of the year — if you're here, don't miss it.
Key events calendar
Jan
Queima das Fitas (academic)
Coimbra, not Lisbon
Mar
Carnival
Parades in Torres Vedras near Lisbon, lively
May
Rock in Rio Lisbon
Every 2 years — check dates
Jun
Festas de Lisboa + Santo António
City-wide — 12-13 June peak; sardines, street parties
Jul
NOS Alive Festival
Major international music festival in Oeiras
Jul–Aug
Super Bock Super Rock
Music festival near Lisbon
Oct
Web Summit
Huge tech conference — hotel prices spike
Dec
Christmas & New Year
Festive lights on Avenida da Liberdade; NYE fireworks at Praça do Comércio