Best Time to Visit Lisbon for City Trip – May Scores 94/100

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City Trips Potential

94/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

May, June, September

Avoid

October, November, December

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Weather

12°C – 24°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Lisbon for a city trip is May, June, September, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities.

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Climate Heatmap

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

Data: WorldClim 2.1 (1 km² climate normals) · CRU TS (variability) · World Bank ICP (price levels) · How our scores work

For city trips in Lisbon, May, June, September score highest on this page; January and August rank lowest. Use the month table below to match your stay dates.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Lisbon

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	72Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	15°	98	13.7	79%	shoulder
February	76Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	17°	86	12.3	76%	shoulder
March	87Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	19°	81	13.2	71%	shoulder
April	90Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	20°	68	12	69%	shoulder
May	94Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	23°	55	9.3	66%	shoulder
June	94Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	26°	15	3.5	65%	dry
July	84Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	28°	3	1.7	63%	dry
August	75Good Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	29°	7	2.3	62%	dry
September	91Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	27°	40	7.3	68%	dry
October	89Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	23°	111	12.9	72%	shoulder
November	86Excellent Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	18°	108	13.1	77%	shoulder
December	77Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	16°	108	13.9	78%	shoulder

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Lisbon

When is the best time to visit Lisbon for city trips?

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May, June, September score highest for city trips in Lisbon. The top month scores 94/100; compare all 12 months below before locking dates.

When is the rainy season in Lisbon?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Lisbon. Conditions still vary by monthly score, so use the table below rather than assuming every month works the same for city trips.