Best time to visit

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

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	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Verdict	okay	okay	good	great	great	great	great	good	great	good	okay	okay
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)	95	85	55	60	45	15	5	5	25	80	100	100
Crowds	low	low	low	medium	medium	high	high	high	medium	medium	low	low
Price	$	$	$	$$	$$	$$$	$$$	$$$	$$	$$	$	$
Notes	—	Carnival celebrations	—	—	—	Santos Populares in Lisbon	—	Peak crowds in Algarve	—	—	—	—

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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