Lisbon

Premiums are indicative ranges versus the surrounding non-holiday weeks. Tap or click any month for the exact dates. Term dates vary slightly by council; see our data sources.

How the year plays out

Seasons explained

Lisbon's climate is Atlantic rather than Mediterranean: summers are hot but tempered by sea breezes, winters are mild and wet rather than cold. Peak season runs June to August, when the city fills for the Santo António festivities in mid-June and the school-holiday rush that follows. Hotel rates and flight prices from the UK climb steadily through July and top out in August.

The two shoulder windows are the real story. April to early June brings warm, dry days, jacaranda in bloom and a sea that is just about swimmable by late May. September and October are arguably better still: the Atlantic is at its warmest, the crowds thin sharply after the first week of September, and prices drop well before the weather does. November to March is off-season. Expect rain in bursts, but also the year's lowest fares, quiet museums and a city that feels lived-in rather than visited.

🎒 For UK families

Lisbon in the school holidays

October half term is Lisbon's strongest school-holiday window for UK families: daytime highs are still in the low twenties, the sea is warmer than in June, and although half-term flights carry a premium, the city's own demand has eased. Easter is a good second choice, with mild weather and Lisbon's Holy Week processions, though Easter weekend itself lifts hotel rates. The summer holidays coincide with Lisbon's peak; if you must go in August, look at the Cascais and Sintra coast rather than the city centre. February half term is quiet and cheap but expect showers.

Choose your region on the season calendar above to see the exact term dates and typical premium for each break.

Quick answers

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Lisbon?

Late September to mid-October is the best-value window: warm sea, thinning crowds and a sharp drop in prices from August. May is the runner-up if you want spring light and don't mind cooler water.

When is Lisbon most expensive?

Our price index puts June to August at the top of the year for Lisbon. The cheapest months on the same index are January, February and November. The season calendar above shows the month-by-month picture, with UK school holiday premiums marked.

Is Lisbon a good choice for the UK school holidays?

October half term is Lisbon's strongest school-holiday window for UK families: daytime highs are still in the low twenties, the sea is warmer than in June, and although half-term flights carry a premium, the city's own demand has eased. Easter is a good second choice, with mild weather and Lisbon's Holy Week processions, though Easter weekend itself lifts hotel rates. The summer holidays coincide with Lisbon's peak; if you must go in August, look at the Cascais and Sintra coast rather than the city centre. February half term is quiet and cheap but expect showers.

Does it rain a lot in Lisbon?

On average, Lisbon sees the fewest rainy days in July (around 0 days with rain) and the most in November (around 9 days). See the rainfall chart above for the full year, and our data sources page for how this is measured.

Are there festivals or events that affect prices in Lisbon?

Yes — Lisbon hosts Festas de Lisboa (Santo Antonio) in June, which can push prices above the usual seasonal pattern that month. Exact dates vary by year; check the season calendar above and confirm against the event's own listing before booking.

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