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Best time to visit Portugal

May to October offers reliable sunshine. The Algarve is beach-perfect June–September, while Lisbon and Porto shine in spring and early autumn without extreme heat.

Best monthsMay–October
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Month-by-month overview

Portugal at a glance

GreatGoodOkayAvoid
 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Verdictokayokaygoodgreatgreatgreatgreatgoodgreatgoodokayokay
Temp (°C)
15°
8°
16°
9°
18°
10°
20°
12°
22°
13°
26°
17°
28°
18°
29°
18°
27°
17°
23°
14°
18°
11°
15°
9°
Rain (mm)958555604515552580100100
Crowdslowlowlowmediummediumhighhighhighmediummediumlowlow
Price$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
NotesCarnival celebrationsSantos Populares in LisbonPeak crowds in Algarve
Month-by-month weather, crowds and prices in Portugal
MonthHigh / LowRainfallCrowdsPricesVerdictNote
Jan15° / 8°C95mmLow$LowOkay
Feb16° / 9°C85mmLow$LowOkayCarnival celebrations
Mar18° / 10°C55mmLow$LowGood
Apr20° / 12°C60mmMedium$$MidGreat
May22° / 13°C45mmMedium$$MidGreat
Jun26° / 17°C15mmHigh$$$PeakGreatSantos Populares in Lisbon
Jul28° / 18°C5mmHigh$$$PeakGreat
Aug29° / 18°C5mmHigh$$$PeakGoodPeak crowds in Algarve
Sep27° / 17°C25mmMedium$$MidGreat
Oct23° / 14°C80mmMedium$$MidGood
Nov18° / 11°C100mmLow$LowOkay
Dec15° / 9°C100mmLow$LowOkay

Month-by-month deep dives

Portugal in January
okay
Portugal in February
okay
Portugal in March
good
Portugal in April
great
Portugal in May
great
Portugal in June
great
Portugal in July
great
Portugal in August
good
Portugal in September
great
Portugal in October
good
Portugal in November
okay
Portugal in December
okay
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Portugal ranks #18 in The Overtourism Risk Index 2026

Lisbon, Portugal — Europe · Portugal. 500,000 residents; 5 million annual visitors (10×). Alfama short-term rental proliferation displaced residents 2015-2022; 2023 STR restrictions began the reversal.

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Portugal ranks #7 in The Luxury-per-Dollar Index 2026

Lisbon, Portugal — Europe. Pestana and Bairro Alto 5★ from $360; service-charge-inclusive dining.

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Portugal ranks #1 in The Shoulder Season Score 2026

Lisbon, Portugal — Europe · Early October. 24°C average, 68% of peak pricing, crowds down 42%.

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Festivals & events

Santos Populares

Jun

Lisbon’s biggest party: grilled sardines, music, and parades for St Anthony’s feast.

Festa de São João

Jun

Porto’s midsummer celebration with bonfires, sky lanterns, and playful hammer-tapping.

NOS Alive

Jul

Major international music festival on the Lisbon waterfront.

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