Lisbon in April — jacaranda on the boulevards

Lisbon · Portugal

April

The sweet spot before summer: warm, green, and not yet overrun.

Best match

#3 of 12 months

April is one of the best times to visit Lisbon.

Climate

High

18°C

Low

11.5°C

Rain

54mm

Sun

11.6hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How April scores in Lisbon

Weather
Very good
Value
Very good
Crowds
Very good
Events
Very good
Atmosphere
Excellent

What you gain in April

  • Jacaranda blossom peaks — Lisbon is at its most photogenic
  • April 25th celebrations (Carnation Revolution anniversary) — uniquely Portuguese festivity
  • Warm enough for outdoor café culture all day

What you sacrifice

  • Easter and Carnation Revolution holidays push hotel prices 20–30% higher than March
  • Occasional April showers — rainfall still moderate at 54mm
  • Growing tourist numbers, especially on weekends

How April compares to June (best month)

FactorAprilJune
Weather
7
9
Value
7
4
Crowds
7
4

April in other destinations

Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Lisbon, not across destinations. Methodology →