Thinner crowds and balmy weather makes mid-April through May and September through October the best time to visit Lisbon. Late spring means orange blossoms all around. Plus, who can resist a glass (or a bottle?) during the fall wine season? These months have the lowest prices on hotels and flights as well. You can even put your finger on the beach season.
Times between June and August bring in skyrocketing rates and chords of tourists to the city and beaches. Fortunately, summer in Lisbon is almost rainless, which is handy for several festivals like Super Bock Super Rock or Sumol Summer Fest.
Even though temperatures significantly drop from November to February, the winter in Lisbon is relatively warm. Sure enough, you'll need rain gear for your promenades, but that's nothing compared to the expensive rates you’ll avoid.
One of the world's biggest music and entertainment festivals
Tauromaquia in Portugal is no less colorful than Spanish corrida
Every June the streets of Lisbon are decorated, and the smell of grilled sardines fills the air for a few days
During summer, dozens of jazz concerts take place around the city
This area offers a wide selection of activities—hiking, diving, exploring flora and fauna, and local product tasting
There are plenty of places for relaxation in Lisbon surroundings
Looking at Lisbon from its waterfront gives you a different perspective
Picturesque prehistoric cliffs hang over vast beaches creating an impressive landscape
Get familiar with famous Nortada and enjoy great waves
Lisbon is famous for its organic markets and fairs where you can buy food directly from local farms. Discover the taste of Lisbon!
A fun, easy, and fast way to explore the city’s highlights
Reefs, wrecks, deep dives—a lot of opportunities are open to divers in the vicinity of Lisbon
A series of open-air weekend events full of electronic music and activities for both kids and adults
Immerse yourself in Lisbon's festive atmosphere with holiday markets and seasonal attractions
Witness grape harvesting and winemaking in one of Portugal's most famous wine regions
The pilgrimage to the most famous place of Marian apparitions
During the first weekend of May people in masks and costumes take to the streets of Lisbon to celebrate historical and cultural ties that exist between Spanish and Portuguese regions
Residents of Lisbon know how to make a large-scale cultural event.
One of the most impressive sailing events worldwide
Star of the show on Portugese Christmas dinner tables
Endless flocks of pink flamingos occupy the wetland for the winter season
Light sparkling wines, perfect for summer heat
Sardine is the most popular fish in Portugal
Take part in the record-holder half-marathon through one of the 20th longest bridges in the world
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Lisbon in a colorful way
This fairy-tale town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The serene and picturesque area combines impressive architecture and unique nature
A joyful harvest celebration when family and friends gather near the bonfire
This three-day festival combines electronic music and contemporary culture
Creative fish and seafood tasting
Surfers enjoy the vast coasts in Lisbon vicinity
See picturesque Algrave region when it's covered in orange blossom
The sounds of electronic music shake the walls of conference rooms
World rock stars gather in Lisbon to take part in one of the biggest European rock festivals
The participatory festival celebrates the word integrating it into all forms of contemporary art
An unusual Portuguese dish
Every year since 2008 this race occupies the streets of Lisbon
An open-air indie, rock, and pop music festival near Lisbon
Listen to the jazz music and watch movies in the Centro Cultural de Belém
Free concerts gather people in the Sculpture Garden of the Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado every August
During the migration season, Lisbon and its vicinity turn into a wintering site and migration stop-off point for thousands of birds
A traditional Catholic holiday marked with a crown-shaped cake, dances and singing
Beach vibes, surfing plus lots of hip-hop and best Portuguese DJs
A traditional soup is one of the best winter comfort foods of all times