Lisbon · Month comparison
June vs August
June ranks #1 overall vs August at #12. Festival month — Santos Populares transforms the city, but prices and crowds peak.
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
August
#12 of 12 months
Worth considering
Hottest and most crowded month — remarkable weather but the city feels overwhelmed.
- ↑Warmest sea temperatures of the year — beaches near Setúbal exceptional
- ↑Reliably perfect weather for outdoor exploration
| Factor | June | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 9 | 8 |
| Value score | 4 | 3 |
| Crowd score | 4 | 2 |
| Events score | 10 | 5 |
| Atmosphere | 9 | 5 |
| Avg high temp | 23.8°C | 26.5°C |
| Monthly rain | 12mm | 3mm |
| Daily sunshine | 13.6hrs | 12.6hrs |
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
August trade-offs
- ↓Tourist numbers at absolute peak — viewpoints require patience and early starts
- ↓Many Lisbon residents on holiday, reducing the local atmosphere significantly
- ↓Prices match July: no bargains available anywhere central
Scores compare months within Lisbon. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →