Lisbon · SpringMonth summary
Lisbon weather in April
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
54°F – 64°F
🌧 Rainy days
33% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lisbon in April?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in April (7.2/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Lisbon in April by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in April
Spring marks the start of the good season in Lisbon. Temperatures rise (18°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 33% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (9.7/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 48°F | 59°F | 26% | 0.1in | 8.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 48°F | 61°F | 25% | 0.1in | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 50°F | 61°F | 34% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 54°F | 64°F | 33% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 57°F | 72°F | 15% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 61°F | 75°F | 13% | 0.0in | 13.4h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 64°F | 81°F | 3% | 0.0in | 13.3h | 9.7/10 |
| ☀️ August | 64°F | 82°F | 2% | 0.0in | 12.4h | 9.7/10 |
| ☀️ September | 63°F | 79°F | 13% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 61°F | 73°F | 28% | 0.1in | 9.7h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ November | 54°F | 64°F | 36% | 0.1in | 8.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 50°F | 61°F | 28% | 0.1in | 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 April, Lisbon averages 64°F, 33% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
April vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +9°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -30%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lisbon in April
Is April a good time to visit Lisbon?
April is an acceptable time for Lisbon (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (9.7/10) if possible.
What to do in Lisbon in April?
With 64°F max and 11.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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