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When to visit

Best time, weather and events

🧭 In this guide, you'll discover:

  • 🌤️ What the weather is like in each season.
  • 💸 Which seasons are the cheapest for travel.
  • 🎉 What unmissable events take place throughout the year.

🌦️ Weather by Season

Season Temp. Rain
Winter (Dec-Feb) 8-15°C Medium 🌧️
Spring (Mar-May) 12-22°C Low 🌸
Summer (Jun-Aug) 18-30°C Very low ☀️
Autumn (Sep-Nov) 12-25°C Low 🍂

📅 Best Time to Travel

✅ Best for:

  • 🌷 Spring and Autumn: Perfect weather, fewer crowds, and reasonable prices.
  • 🏖️ Summer: Guaranteed good weather, ideal for enjoying the nearby beaches.
  • 🎄 December: Cozy Christmas atmosphere with lights and markets.

❌ Avoid:

  • 🔥 August: Intense heat, high prices, and lots of tourists.
  • 📈 Easter and European bank holidays: More visitors and higher prices.
  • 🚢 Cruise season (Apr-Oct): Crowded central areas.

💰 Prices by Season

Season Hotels (per night) Attractions
Low (Jan-Mar, Nov) €60-130 Discounts and shorter lines 🎟️
Mid (Apr-Jun, Oct) €100-180 Good balance of quality/price
High (Jul-Aug, Dec) €150-300 More expensive, but with a great atmosphere 🚀

🎉 Unmissable Events

  • 🎭 Festas de Lisboa (June): Decorated streets, grilled sardines, and fado everywhere.
  • 🪘 NOS Alive Festival (July): International concerts by the sea.
  • 🎄 Christmas Markets (Dec): Illuminated squares with traditional food.
  • 🎆 New Year's Eve at Praça do Comércio: Live music and fireworks.
  • 🌸 Literary Spring (April): Book fair and cultural events.

🏆 Summary: When Should You Go?

Priority Best time
Saving Money 💰 January-March, November
Ideal Weather 🌿 April-June, September-October
Events 🎉 June, July, December

📌 What's Next?

You know when to go to Lisbon, but now comes the best part...

  • 🏨 Where to stay? Discover the ideal neighborhoods for your travel style.
  • 🚶‍♂️ How to get around? A practical guide to public transport, the Lisboa Card, and walking routes.
  • 🗺️ What to do? From classic must-sees to the city's secret corners.

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