Lisbon: Best Time to Visit, Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct | Trailwind

City guideLisbonPortugalBest time to visit Lisbon: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct. Seven hills, Atlantic light, and pastéis de nata still warm. Weather and timing on Trailwind.

Best time: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct

Country: 🇵🇹 Portugal

Region: Lisbon

Population: 3.0M metro

Currency: EUR

Language: Portuguese

Timezone: UTC+00:00

Nearest airport: Humberto Delgado (LIS)

The lay of the landLisbon spills over seven hills in tile and pastel, with trams grinding up lanes to viewpoints over the river. It is walkable if your legs are willing; when they are not, the funiculars and trams are half the fun.When to goThe sweet spot is Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct. Plan around it and you will catch Lisbon close to its best.Getting thereFly into Humberto Delgado (LIS). From there Lisbon is an easy hop to the center.Know before you go

Wear grippy shoes for the hills and cobbles.

Ride tram 28 early to beat the crowds.

Get a rechargeable Viva Viagem card.

What to see

Portugal, Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic, is a country in Southwestern Europe. It is a unitary republic comprising mainland Portugal, located on the southwestern portion of the Iberian Peninsula and bordered by Spain to the north and east, and the archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores in the Atlantic Ocean. The country has a population of over 11.4 million, and Lisbon, its capital, is the largest city.

Almada, Almada is a city and a municipality in Portugal, located on the southern margin of the Tagus River, within the Lisbon Metropolitan Area. The city is connected to Lisbon by the 25 de Abril Bridge. The population of the municipality in 2011 was 174,030, in an area of 70.21 km2. The urbanized core center, the city of Almada proper, had a population of 101,500 in 2001.

Jerónimos Monastery, The Jerónimos Monastery or Hieronymites Monastery is a former monastery of the Order of Saint Jerome near the Tagus river in the parish of Belém, in the Lisbon Municipality, Portugal. It became the necropolis of the Portuguese royal dynasty of Aviz in the 16th century but was secularized on 28 December 1833 by state decree and its ownership transferred to the charitable institution, Real Casa Pia de Lisboa.

Belém Tower, Belém Tower, officially the Tower of Saint Vincent, is a 16th-century fortification located in Lisbon, Portugal, which served as a point of embarkation and disembarkation for Portuguese explorers and as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon. The tower symbolizes Portugal's maritime and colonial power in early modern Europe.

Sacavém, Sacavém is a city and former civil parish in the municipality of Loures, Lisbon District, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Sacavém e Prior Velho. It is a few kilometers north-east of the Portuguese capital, Lisbon. The civil parish covers an area of 4.09 km2 (1.6 sq mi), and included as of 2001 census a resident population of 17,659 inhabitants. The region is known for its famous ceramics industry.

Amadora, Amadora, officially City of Amadora, is a city and municipality in the northwest of the Lisbon metropolitan area and 10 km from central Lisbon. The population in 2011 was 175,136, in an area of 23.78 km2. It is the fourth biggest and most densely populated city in Portugal.

Barreiro, Barreiro is a city and a municipality in the Setúbal District in Portugal. The population in 2021 was 78,345, in an area of 36.39 square kilometres (14.05 mi2). It is a region belonging to the Lisbon Metropolitan Area.

Vasco da Gama Bridge, The Vasco da Gama Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge flanked by viaducts that spans the Tagus River in Parque das Nações in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.

Where to eat

Belcanto, No. 42 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, Lisbon, Portugal.

Pairs well with

Almada, 3 mi away

Portugal, 3 mi away

Lisbon Oceanarium, 4 mi away

Jerónimos Monastery, 4 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhen is the best time to visit Lisbon?The best time to visit Lisbon is Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct, in Portugal.Where is Lisbon?Lisbon is in Portugal. The nearest major airport is Humberto Delgado (LIS).What is Lisbon known for?Seven hills, Atlantic light, and pastéis de nata still warm.Lisbon month by month: when to visitWhat to plan a trip around, month by month. Jump to a month: January · February · March · April · May · June · September · October · November · DecemberJanuary in LisbonWhat's on in Lisbon in January: Typical daytime highs around 15°C.

Nazaré Big-Wave Season, October 2026 to March 2027

February in LisbonWhat's on in Lisbon in February: Typical daytime highs around 17°C.

Nazaré Big-Wave Season, October 2026 to March 2027

March in LisbonWhat's on in Lisbon in March: Typical daytime highs around 18°C.

Nazaré Big-Wave Season, October 2026 to March 2027

April in LisbonLisbon in April. One of the best months to visit Lisbon. Typical daytime highs around 20°C.May in LisbonLisbon in May. One of the best months to visit Lisbon. Typical daytime highs around 23°C.June in LisbonLisbon in June. One of the best months to visit Lisbon. Typical daytime highs around 25°C.September in LisbonLisbon in September. One of the best months to visit Lisbon. Typical daytime highs around 26°C.October in LisbonWhat's on in Lisbon in October: One of the best months to visit Lisbon. Typical daytime highs around 23°C.

Nazaré Big-Wave Season, October 2026 to March 2027

November in LisbonWhat's on in Lisbon in November: Typical daytime highs around 19°C.

Nazaré Big-Wave Season, October 2026 to March 2027

December in LisbonWhat's on in Lisbon in December: Typical daytime highs around 16°C.

Nazaré Big-Wave Season, October 2026 to March 2027

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