Lisbon weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
Lisbon in october
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
Lisbon sits at 38°43′N 9°08′W in Portugal, in Europe. Its climate profile is shaped by these coordinates — and the 11 complete years of records below (2015–2025) reveal exactly how each season feels on the ground.
Below, you'll find monthly averages for temperature, rainfall and sunshine, drawn from the Open-Meteo Archive. Every month links to a full guide with what to pack, where to stay, and when to arrive.
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Places that feel like Lisbon in october
Lisbon weather — FAQ
Q01What is the ideal season to travel to Lisbon?
What is the ideal season to travel to Lisbon?
The best months to visit Lisbon are May, June, July, August. April-May jacaranda bloom in Praca do Principe Real; June 12-13 Santo Antonio festival grills sardines on every Alfama street.
Q02When does Lisbon reach its peak summer heat?
When does Lisbon reach its peak summer heat?
August runs the highest averages in Lisbon, with typical daytime highs of 28°C (83°F). August 32C plus Atlantic humidity; locals escape to Costa da Caparica beach on ferry 3, and Bairro Alto opens later at 11pm.
Q03When is winter at its deepest in Lisbon?
When is winter at its deepest in Lisbon?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 15°C (58°F). January 8C rain with wind off the Tagus; unheated pensao apartments feel colder than actual temp, and fado houses in Alfama fill nightly.
Q04What is the wettest time of year in Lisbon?
What is the wettest time of year in Lisbon?
October typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 78mm on average. November-February brings Atlantic fronts; hillside calcada limestone pavements become ice rinks, tram 28 slows to walking pace on Graca climbs.
Q05What kind of climate does Lisbon have?
What kind of climate does Lisbon have?
Lisbon, Portugal has warm summers, mild winters. Bairro Alto is loud tourist bar strip; locals drink at LX Factory in Alcantara or Cais do Sodre pink street. Real ginjinha cherry liquor is at A Ginjinha in Rossio, one shot 1.5 euro since 1840. Pasteis de Belem is the original custard tart (recipe from 1837 Jeronimos monks); Manteigaria in Chiado is the modern rival. Tram 28 pickpockets work Alfama corners. Cod (bacalhau) has 365 recipes; Portuguese say one per day. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.