Lisbon travel guide — where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Lisbon, Portugal.
Lisbon has a Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa) with hot, dry summers and mild, moderately wet winters. The city receives over 2,800 hours of sunshine annually — more than any other European capital. Summers are reliably warm and dry (June–September); winters are the rainiest months but rarely cold enough for a coat indoors. The Tagus estuary moderates extreme temperatures, and Atlantic breezes provide relief in summer.
Best time to visit
Best: Year-round
Avoid: None
Month-by-month weather
Typical conditions throughout the year.
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The seasons
What to expect in each part of the year.
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Crowds & peak times
When to expect tourists and when to avoid them.
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- Month
- January–February
- Crowd level
- Low
- Booking needed
- No
- Month
- March–April
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Booking needed
- Advisable for top attractions
- Month
- May–June
- Crowd level
- High
- Booking needed
- Yes
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- July–August
- Crowd level
- Very High — peak season
- Booking needed
- Essential; weeks in advance
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- September–October
- Crowd level
- Moderate–High
- Booking needed
- Advisable
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- November–December
- Crowd level
- Low–Moderate
- Booking needed
- Generally not required
Major events & festivals
Time your visit around what matters.
Lisbon's patron saint festival — the city's biggest party, with sardine grills in every street, fado, and folk music
Massive music festival at Parque da Bela Vista with international headliners
Independent film festival with screenings across the city
Major outdoor music festival with major international acts
Parades and street parties; smaller than in Torres Vedras or Brazil but festive
Major city marathon with routes through historic districts; book accommodation early