Best Time to Visit Lisbon
Portugal · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Lisbon are June, July and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Lisbon sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 26°C, and its coolest in January (around 14°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 738mm — December is typically the wettest month (~121mm) and July the driest (~5mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from November to December — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° / 9°C | 91mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 15° / 9°C | 74mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 17° / 10°C | 56mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 17° / 11°C | 70mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 20° / 13°C | 49mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 23° / 16°C | 16mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 26° / 18°C | 5mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 26° / 18°C | 6mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 24° / 17°C | 33mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 21° / 15°C | 100mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 17° / 12°C | 118mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 15° / 10°C | 121mm | 🤔 Fair |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Lisbon?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Lisbon are June, July and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Lisbon?
- August is typically the hottest month in Lisbon, with average daytime highs around 26°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Lisbon?
- December is usually the wettest month, with around 121mm of precipitation.