Portugal · 38°43′N 9°08′W
Lisbon
Hills, tiled facades and trams, with beaches a train ride away.
- Good for
- Big city, Food, History & culture, Beach, Nightlife, Doing nothing
- Rough daily spend
- around $110 per person mid-range, not counting getting there (our estimate; it varies a lot)
- Mildest months
- May, June, September and October
Best time to visit Lisbon
Warmest in August (around 29° by day), coolest in January (15° by day, 9° at night). July has the fewest wet days (1). For walking around in comfortable weather, aim for May, June, September and October.
| Month | High | Low | Wet days | Rain | Sun / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15° | 9° | 8 | 67 mm | 7.5 h |
| Feb | 16° | 10° | 7 | 57 mm | 8.3 h |
| Mar | 17° | 10° | 11 | 74 mm | 9.7 h |
| Apr | 20° | 12° | 10 | 68 mm | 11 h |
| May | 23° | 14° | 5 | 40 mm | 12.4 h |
| Jun | 25° | 16° | 4 | 16 mm | 13.3 h |
| Jul | 28° | 18° | 1 | 4 mm | 13.4 h |
| Aug | 29° | 18° | 1 | 1 mm | 12.4 h |
| Sep | 26° | 17° | 4 | 31 mm | 11.1 h |
| Oct | 23° | 16° | 9 | 73 mm | 9.1 h |
| Nov | 18° | 12° | 11 | 90 mm | 7.5 h |
| Dec | 16° | 10° | 9 | 84 mm | 7.4 h |
Averages for 2016–2025 from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (CC BY 4.0), for the point at 38°43′N 9°08′W. Wet day = 1 mm or more. Highlighted months are mild (18–27° highs) and fairly dry.
A free walking loop
9 stops · about 3.5 km · 47 minFree-to-see sights from OpenStreetMap, linked into a walk that ends where it starts. Times are straight-line estimates, so allow extra for hills and stops.
- Saint Anthony's Church Church
- Igreja de São Brás e de Santa Luzia Church
- Miradouro de Santa Luzia Viewpoint
- Chafariz d'El Rei Fountain
- Lisbon Cathedral Church
- Dom José I Public art
- Comércio Square Square
- Rua Augusta Arch Monument
- Dom Pedro IV Square Square
Well-known sights
from OpenStreetMap- 25th of April Bridge Bridge · free to see
- Comércio Square Square · free to see
- Lisbon Cathedral Church · free to see
- São Jorge Castle Castle
- Calouste Gulbenkian Museum Museum
- National Museum of Ancient Art Museum
- Santa Justa Lift Landmark
- Panteão Nacional Church · free to see
- Aqueduto das Águas Livres Museum
- Dom Pedro IV Square Square · free to see
- Igreja de São Vicente de Fora Church · free to see
- Lisbon Central Mosque Church · free to see
- Rua Augusta Arch Monument · free to see
- Estrela Basilica of the Sacred Heart Church · free to see
Ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover them. “Free to see” means a public place or an outside view; check opening times and tickets before you go.
What to pack for Lisbon
For four nights, based on the weather above. Every trip also needs the basics: documents, chargers, toiletries and any medication.
August
- 4 × T-shirts or vests
- 2 × shorts or skirts
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Swimwear
- Flip-flops or sandals
- Beach towels
- After-sun
January
- 4 × tops
- 2 × trousers or jeans
- Light jumper
- Light jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Compact umbrella
Either way
- 5 × underwear
- 5 × socks
- Something to sleep in
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Small cross-body bag
- Transit card or app set up
Going with a group? The planner builds a shared list where each person ticks their own things and claims the shared ones.
Going with friends?
One link for the group: find the days you’re all free, vote on what to do, get a day-by-day route and a shared packing list. No sign-up.
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