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Best time to visit
Spring (April to June) and early autumn (September to October) offer warm, sunny days with fewer crowds. Summer is busy and hot, especially in June during the city's popular street festivals. Winter is mild and rainy but noticeably quieter.
How many days you need
Three days covers the old neighborhoods of Alfama and Baixa, the Belém monuments and a sunset from one of the viewpoints. Add a day for Sintra, which deserves a full day on its own.
Getting around
Lisbon is built on steep hills with slippery cobblestone streets, so comfortable shoes matter. The metro, trams, buses and funiculars cover the city on one rechargeable card. Suburban trains run to Sintra, Cascais and the beaches.
What to skip
The historic tram 28 is often packed, with long lines at the start of the route and a reputation for pickpockets. Riding a less crowded tram line, or simply walking the same neighborhoods, gives a similar view with less hassle.
Where to stay in Lisbon
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Best time to visit Lisbon
The most comfortable months in Lisbon are May to August, with average daytime highs of 74 to 83°F and 0 to 6 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month, averaging 83°F, and January the coolest at 59°F. October sees the most rain, around 10 days, while July is the driest with about 0.
Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.
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Lisbon: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Lisbon?
- The most comfortable stretch is May to August, when average highs run 74 to 83°F with 0 to 6 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 83°F on average, and January the coolest at 59°F.
- What is the rainiest month in Lisbon?
- October, with roughly 10 days of rain. The driest is July, with about 0. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Lisbon?
- July averages 83°F by day and 64°F at night, and January averages 59°F and 48°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
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