Lisbon · SpringMonth summary
Lisbon weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
14°C – 22°C
🌧 Rainy days
15% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lisbon in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (22°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (8.5/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Lisbon in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Ideal beach temperature (23°C) — crowds still moderate Spring marks the start of the good season in Lisbon. Temperatures rise (22°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (9.7/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 9°C | 15°C | 26% | 2.2 | 8.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 9°C | 16°C | 25% | 2.0 | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 10°C | 16°C | 34% | 2.4 | 10.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 12°C | 18°C | 33% | 2.3 | 11.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 14°C | 22°C | 15% | 1.3 | 13.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 16°C | 24°C | 13% | 0.5 | 13.4h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 18°C | 27°C | 3% | 0.1 | 13.3h | 9.7/10 |
| ☀️ August | 18°C | 28°C | 2% | 0.0 | 12.4h | 9.7/10 |
| ☀️ September | 17°C | 26°C | 13% | 1.0 | 11.0h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 16°C | 23°C | 28% | 2.4 | 9.7h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ November | 12°C | 18°C | 36% | 3.0 | 8.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 10°C | 16°C | 28% | 2.7 | 8.2h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Lisbon averages 22°C, 15% rainy days and 13.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.5/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -12%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lisbon in May
Is May a good time to visit Lisbon?
May is an excellent time to visit Lisbon (score 8.5/10). With 22°C, 13.0h of sunshine and 15% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Lisbon in May?
With 22°C and 13.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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