Lisbon · Month comparison
February vs June
June ranks #1 overall vs February at #7. Festival month — Santos Populares transforms the city, but prices and crowds peak.
February
#7 of 12 months
Best match
Early almond blossom signals spring — still quiet, slightly warmer than January.
- ↑Almond trees bloom in the Alentejo — day trips are spectacular
- ↑Budget prices across hotels, restaurants, and flights
June
#1 of 12 months
Best match
Festival month — Santos Populares transforms the city, but prices and crowds peak.
- ↑Santos Populares (12–13 June) — the most authentic Lisbon street party of the year
- ↑Near-zero rainfall: only 12mm across the whole month
| Factor | February | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 5 | 9 |
| Value score | 9 | 4 |
| Crowd score | 9 | 4 |
| Events score | 5 | 10 |
| Atmosphere | 7 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 14.3°C | 23.8°C |
| Monthly rain | 54mm | 12mm |
| Daily sunshine | 8.8hrs | 13.6hrs |
February trade-offs
- ↓Still cool enough that beach visits feel premature
- ↓Rainfall probability remains moderate — pack a layer
- ↓Limited daylight hours: sunset by 18:30
June trade-offs
- ↓Hotel prices 60–70% higher than January — among the most expensive nights of the year
- ↓Major tourist sites require booking weeks ahead
- ↓Alfama and Mouraria packed every evening with festival crowds
Scores compare months within Lisbon. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →