When is the best time to visit Lisbon?

May to June and September to October. Late spring delivers warm weather, outdoor dining, and Santos Populares festivals in June. September offers beach weather with summer crowds gone. July–August is hot (30°C+) and packed. Winter is mild and very affordable but rainier.

What is the cheapest time to visit Lisbon?

The most affordable months to visit Lisbon are typically during shoulder or off-peak seasons when hotel rates and flight prices drop significantly. Check our month-by-month budget comparison table above for specific daily budget ranges.

Best Time to Visit Lisbon — Month-by-Month Guide

Lisbon Month by Month

Month	Temperature	Rainy Days	Crowds	Budget / Day	Best For
January	8–15°C	9–11 days	Low	€50–110	Budget Travellers
February	9–16°C	8–10 days	Low	€50–115	Quiet-Seekers & Couples
March	10–18°C	6–8 days	Low-Medium	€55–125	Early-Spring Travellers
April Best	11–20°C	7–9 days	Moderate	€60–140	Shoulder-Season Travellers
May Best	13–23°C	5–7 days	Moderate	€65–150	Photographers & Garden Lovers
June Best	16–27°C	2–4 days	High	€80–175	Festival Lovers
July	18–29°C	0–2 days	High	€85–180	Beach & Festival Goers
August	18–30°C	0–2 days	High	€85–180	Jazz & Beach Lovers
September Best	17–27°C	3–5 days	Moderate	€70–160	Shoulder-Season Travellers
October	14–22°C	6–8 days	Low-Medium	€60–140	Value & Film Lovers
November	11–18°C	8–10 days	Low (Web Summit week High)	€55–130	Tech & Quiet Seekers
December	9–15°C	9–11 days	Moderate	€60–150	Christmas Markets & NYE

Lisbon basks in more sunshine than almost any European capital. Summer is dry and warm with festival season in full swing, while winter stays mild compared to northern Europe. Spring and autumn offer the sweet spot of warm days, fewer crowds, and lower prices.