June
Best time
26°C / 16°C
3 rain days
warm, dry
- comfortable temperatures (avg high 26°C / 79°F)
- very low rainfall (only 3 rain days)
- warm evenings without humidity overload
Best time to visit Lisbon
Lisbon, Portugal — ranked month by month from data: temperature, rainfall, snow, and peak hazard seasons. The standouts: June, July, September.
About Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital and most populous city of Portugal, with an estimated population of 575,739 as of 2024, within its administrative limits and 3,028,000 within the metropolis, as of 2025. The city lies in the western portion of the Iberian Peninsula, on the northern shore of the River Tagus. The western portion of its metro area, the Portuguese Riviera, hosts the westernmost point of Continental Europe, culminating at Cabo da Roca.
— condensed from Wikipedia
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Yellow trams, blue tiles, fado in the small hours. Built on hills that punish your knees and reward your camera. Tourist-busy now but still soulful at the edges.
— how Lisbon really feels, in two sentences
Best months to visit
July
Best time
28°C / 17°C
1 rain days
hot, dry
- very low rainfall (only 1 rain days)
- warm evenings without humidity overload
September
Best time
27°C / 17°C
5 rain days
warm
- comfortable temperatures (avg high 27°C / 81°F)
- very low rainfall (only 5 rain days)
- warm evenings without humidity overload
August
Best time
29°C / 18°C
1 rain days
hot, dry
- very low rainfall (only 1 rain days)
- warm evenings without humidity overload
May
Best time
22°C / 13°C
6 rain days
warm
- comfortable temperatures (avg high 22°C / 72°F)
- very low rainfall (only 6 rain days)
March
Best time
18°C / 10°C
9 rain days
mild
- comfortable temperatures (avg high 18°C / 64°F)
- manageable rain (9 days)
April
Best time
19°C / 11°C
9 rain days
mild
- comfortable temperatures (avg high 19°C / 66°F)
- manageable rain (9 days)
October
Best time
22°C / 14°C
9 rain days
warm
- comfortable temperatures (avg high 22°C / 72°F)
- manageable rain (9 days)
- warm evenings without humidity overload
November
Best time
18°C / 11°C
11 rain days
mild, rainy
- comfortable temperatures (avg high 18°C / 64°F)
February
Best time
16°C / 8°C
9 rain days
mild
- manageable rain (9 days)
January
Best time
15°C / 8°C
11 rain days
cool, rainy
December
Best time
15°C / 9°C
12 rain days
cool, rainy
How we ranked these
Each month is scored on temperature comfort (18–27°C avg high is the sweet spot), rainfall (more rain days = lower score), snow days, and peak hazard seasons (hurricanes, monsoons, etc.). Green-tier months are within ideal range with no major issues. Yellow are workable but with trade-offs. Red has at least one significant problem — extreme heat or cold, heavy rain, or peak storm season.
On-the-ground reality — Lisbon
The practical stuff most travel sites won't say plainly. Use this to set expectations before you book.
✅ Tap water
Drinkable
🚶 Walkability
Excellent
🛡 Safety
Low risk
🚕 Ride-hailing
Widely available
🗣 English
80% transactable
On the ground: Hills are real — slip-resistant shoes required. Trams 28 is a tourist trap; locals use the metro. Cheap and beautiful.
🇵🇹 Portuguese survival phrases
The 16 phrases that will earn you smiles, food, and help when you need it. English-speaking travellers — start with the first 4 and add the rest as needed.
Hello
Olá
oh-LAH
Thank you
Obrigado/Obrigada
oh-bree-GAH-doh/dah
Please
Por favor
por fah-VOR
Yes / No
Sim / Não
seem / nown
Excuse me
Desculpe
dehs-KOOL-peh
Do you speak English?
Fala inglês?
FAH-lah een-GLAYS
I don't understand
Não entendo
nown en-TEN-doh
How much?
Quanto custa?
KWAN-toh KOOSH-tah
The bill, please
A conta, por favor
ah KOHN-tah, por fah-VOR
Water
Água
AH-gwah
Where is…?
Onde é…?
OHN-deh eh
Bathroom
Casa de banho / Banheiro
KAH-zah deh BAH-nyoh
Help!
Socorro!
soh-KOR-roh
Call the police
Chame a polícia
SHAH-meh ah po-LEE-syah
I need a doctor
Preciso de um médico
preh-SEE-zoh deh oom MEH-dee-koh
I'm allergic to…
Sou alérgico a…
soh ah-LEHR-zhee-koh ah
Pronunciations are rough English approximations — they'll get you understood, even if your tones aren't perfect.
What does Lisbon cost?
Estimated daily budgets per person across three travel tiers. Use these as rough starting points — actual spend varies with season and neighborhood.
| Per person per day | 🎒 Budget | 🏨 Mid-range | 🥂 Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodging | $35 | $130 | $385 |
| Food | $22 | $55 | $165 |
| Transit | $6 | $10 | $45 |
| Activities | $14 | $32 | $85 |
| Daily total | $77 | $227 | $680 |
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Estimated trip cost
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Estimates as of 2025-2026, in USD per person per day. Excludes long-haul flights.