Best Time to Visit Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon is at its sunniest and driest in March–September.
The best time to visit Lisbon for sunny, dry weather is March and June–September — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through March–September; the wetter half falls in October–February. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 11.3°C / 52.3°F in January to 22.7°C / 72.9°F in August, with rainfall from 6 mm / 0.2 in (July) to 117 mm / 4.6 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Lisbon's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 14.1°C57.4°F | 49 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 20.1°C68.2°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 22.6°C72.7°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 22.7°C72.9°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 21.3°C70.3°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lisbon?
The best time to visit Lisbon for sunny, dry weather is March, June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 22.7°C / 72.9°F, and the driest is July with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lisbon's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Lisbon?
The rainy season at Lisbon, Lisbon runs through October–February, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 63 mm / 2.5 in. The wettest single month is December (117 mm / 4.6 in).
What is the driest month in Lisbon?
The driest month in Lisbon is July, averaging about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 22.6°C / 72.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Lisbon?
The least comfortable months for travel to Lisbon — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 117 mm / 4.6 in in December, and the coldest month averages 11.3°C / 52.3°F.
Is Lisbon climate different from Portugal overall?
Yes, usually. Our Lisbon figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Portugal figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Lisbon specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.