When to visit Lisbon without the crowds
Lisbon (Portugal) is calmest in January, February, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in May, June, July, August and September. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov
When everyone heads home
First week of September, as Europe returns from summer holidays.
Tip
In October the sea is still mild and the lines are gone.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm | 15 °C (59 °F) | New Year's Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm | 17 °C (62 °F) | |
| March | 3/5 · moderate | 18 °C (64 °F) | Holy Week (Mar/Apr, varies), School holidays: Easter holidays, Good Friday, Easter Sunday |
| April | 3/5 · moderate | 20 °C (68 °F) | Freedom Day (Apr 25) |
| May | 4/5 · busy | 23 °C (74 °F) | Labour Day, Corpus Christi |
| June | 4/5 · busy | 26 °C (78 °F) | Santo António festivals (Jun 12–13), School holidays: Summer holidays, National Day |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 28 °C (83 °F) | School holidays: Summer holidays |
| August | 5/5 · busy | 29 °C (84 °F) | School holidays: Summer holidays, Assumption Day |
| September | 4/5 · busy | 27 °C (80 °F) | School holidays: Summer holidays |
| October | 3/5 · moderate | 24 °C (75 °F) | Republic Day |
| November | 2/5 · calm | 18 °C (65 °F) | All Saints Day |
| December | 2/5 · calm | 16 °C (60 °F) | Christmas & New Year, School holidays: Christmas holidays, Restoration of Independence, Immaculate Conception |
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. Includes official tourism statistics (Eurostat, Greater Lisbon region, 2023-2025). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Lisbon without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually January, February, November and December (crowds 2/5). In November the average high is 18 °C (65 °F). All the calm months: January, February, November and December.
When is Lisbon most crowded?
The busiest season is May, June, July, August and September. First week of September, as Europe returns from summer holidays.
What is the weather like in Lisbon?
Average highs range from 15 °C (59 °F) in January to 29 °C (84 °F) in August, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What festivals are there in Lisbon?
The main ones: Holy Week (Mar/Apr, varies) (March); Freedom Day (Apr 25) (April); Santo António festivals (Jun 12–13) (June); Christmas & New Year (December).
More places in Portugal
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- Sintra calm in January, February, November and December; busiest in June, July, August and September
- Lagos (Algarve) calm in January, February, March, November and December; busiest in June, July, August and September
- Faro calm in January, February, March, November and December; busiest in June, July and August
- Funchal (Madeira) calm in January, February, March, October, November and December; busiest in July and August
- Ponta Delgada (Azores) calm in January, February, March, April, October, November and December; busiest in June, July, August and September
- Évora calm in January, February, March, October, November and December; busiest in July, August and September
- Coimbra calm in January, February, March, April, October, November and December; busiest in July and August
- Douro Valley (Peso da Régua) calm in January, February, March, November and December; busiest in June, July, August and September
- Aveiro calm in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December; busiest in July and August
- Nazaré calm in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December; busiest in July and August