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)
| Factor | April | June ★ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 →