Lisbon · Portugal
October
Genuinely excellent timing: warm enough for everything, local life fully restored, prices falling.
Best match
#2 of 12 months
October is one of the best times to visit Lisbon.
Climate
High
21.1°C
Low
14.5°C
Rain
75mm
Sun
9.3hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How October scores in Lisbon
Weather
Very good
Value
Very good
Crowds
Very good
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Outstanding
What you gain in October
- ↑Warm afternoons (21°C) with the summer crowds gone — cafés and viewpoints breathe again
- ↑Prices 35–40% below peak: a strong value month with pleasant conditions
- ↑Wine harvest season — day trips to Alentejo vineyards at their best
What you sacrifice
- ↓Rainfall picking up: 75mm — expect at least a few wet afternoons
- ↓Sea too cool for comfortable swimming (17°C)
- ↓Shorter days and earlier sunsets than summer
How October compares to June (best month)
| Factor | October | June ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 7 | 9 |
| Value | 7 | 4 |
| Crowds | 7 | 4 |
October in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Lisbon, not across destinations. Methodology →