Best Time to Visit Lisbon for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

95/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

June, July, May

Avoid

October, November, December

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Weather

12°C – 24°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Lisbon?

The best time to visit Lisbon for backpacking is June, July, May, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Lisbon

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	56Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	15°	98	13.7	79%	shoulder
February	63Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	17°	86	12.3	76%	shoulder
March	79Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	19°	81	13.2	71%	shoulder
April	82Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	20°	68	12	69%	shoulder
May	91Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	23°	55	9.3	66%	shoulder
June	95Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	26°	15	3.5	65%	dry
July	95Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	28°	3	1.7	63%	dry
August	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	29°	7	2.3	62%	dry
September	90Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	27°	40	7.3	68%	dry
October	80Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	23°	111	12.9	72%	shoulder
November	73Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	18°	108	13.1	77%	shoulder
December	67Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	16°	108	13.9	78%	shoulder