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title: "Lisbon, Portugal"
description: "Portugal · airport LIS"
canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/lisbon"
last-updated: "2026-10-11"
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# 🇵🇹 Lisbon, Portugal

Portugal · airport LIS

## On the ground

- Safety: Normal security precautions
- Currency: Euro (EUR). 100 USD = 89.27 EUR
- Phone code: +351
- eSIM: [https://airalo.pxf.io/rn5PkG](https://airalo.pxf.io/rn5PkG)
- Taxi / ride-hailing: Uber, Bolt
- Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Lisbon](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Lisbon)

## Brief

- Try local specialties including pastéis de nata, bacalhau, bifanas, grilled sardines and ginjinha.
- Lisbon is hilly and many historic streets have slippery cobblestones; allow extra time for steep walks and use comfortable footwear.
- Public transport and major sights can be busy, especially around Baixa, Alfama, Belém and popular tram routes.

## Safety and health

- Leishmaniasis is transmitted by sand-fly bites. Reduce exposure with repellent, covered clothing and accommodation with screens or air conditioning, especially in warmer rural or coastal areas. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/portugal))
- Tap water is safe to drink and food-safety standards are high. Emergency services can be reached on **112**; non-EU visitors should have travel medical insurance. ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Portugal))

## Recent News

- Thousands joined demonstrations in Lisbon on October 10 over rising living costs, housing prices and low wages. The reported gathering was centred around Largo do Intendente; visitors should expect possible localized traffic disruption or further demonstrations and avoid march areas. ([portugalresident.com](https://portugalresident.com/thousands-protest-in-portugal-over-rising-living-and-housing-costs) | [euronews.com](https://euronews.com/2026/10/11/protesters-take-to-the-streets-in-portugal-over-rising-living-costs-and-housing-prices))

_Updated 2026-10-11._

## Weather and timing

May, June and September are the best times to visit Lisbon, offering comfortable temperatures and generally favourable conditions for walking and sightseeing. October can also work well, although rain and Atlantic storms may affect outdoor plans; July and August are hot and may bring heatwaves, while November to April are milder but wetter.

| Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January | OK | 12 | 38 | 5 |
| February | OK | 12 | 32 | 7 |
| March | OK | 14 | 34 | 8 |
| April | OK | 16 | 30 | 9 |
| May | Great | 18 | 23 | 11 |
| June | Great | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| July | OK | 22 | 2 | 12 |
| August | OK | 23 | 5 | 11 |
| September | Great | 21 | 16 | 9 |
| October | Great | 19 | 43 | 7 |
| November | OK | 15 | 58 | 6 |
| December | OK | 13 | 40 | 6 |

### Month by month

- **January (OK):** January is mild but rainy, around 10-14°C. Atlantic storms can bring strong winds and rain, so museums and sheltered city sightseeing suit this month.
- **February (OK):** February is mild and often wet, around 10-14°C. Atlantic storm systems may bring windy rain, making flexible plans and indoor attractions useful.
- **March (OK):** March is mild, around 11-16°C, with rain still possible. Atlantic storms can bring blustery showers, though Lisbon's museums and historic streets remain visitable.
- **April (OK):** April is mild, around 12-17°C, with occasional rain and Atlantic storm risk. Pack for changeable conditions while exploring Lisbon's viewpoints and neighbourhoods.
- **May (Great):** May is mild and comfortable, around 14-19°C, with lengthening sunny spells. Jacarandas commonly bloom from mid-May, adding seasonal colour to city walks.
- **June (Great):** June is warm and generally dry, around 16-22°C. Jacarandas may remain in bloom in early June, while long, bright days suit walking and sightseeing.
- **July (OK):** July is hot and dry, around 17-29°C, with abundant sunshine and occasional heatwaves above 35°C. Plan exposed sightseeing around the strongest afternoon heat.
- **August (OK):** August is hot and dry, around 18-29°C, with strong sunshine and possible heatwaves above 35°C. Atlantic breezes can temper exposed coastal areas, but central streets may feel intense.
- **September (Great):** September is warm and generally comfortable, around 17-23°C, with mostly dry conditions. It suits walking, viewpoints and day trips without the peak summer heat.
- **October (Great):** October is mild, around 16-20°C, with rain returning and Atlantic storm risk. Many days remain suitable for sightseeing, but showers and wind can affect outdoor plans.
- **November (OK):** November is mild but among Lisbon's wettest months, around 13-18°C. Peak Atlantic storm season brings windy rain, so indoor attractions are valuable on unsettled days.
- **December (OK):** December is mild and wet, around 11-14°C. Peak Atlantic storm season can bring strong winds and rain, favouring museums, galleries and sheltered sightseeing.

### 7-day forecast

_Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._

| Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 26 Oct 26 Oct | 23 | 12 | 0% |
| 27 Oct 27 Oct | 23 | 13 | 3% |
| 28 Oct 28 Oct | 24 | 14 | 1% |
| 29 Oct 29 Oct | 25 | 13 | 0% |
| 30 Oct 30 Oct | 26 | 14 | 0% |
| 31 Oct 31 Oct | 26 | 15 | 3% |
| 01 Nov 01 Nov | 24 | 15 | 29% |

## Visa

Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly.

## Activities

- [True 4Hour Private Tuk Tuk Tour: Discover Lisbon with a Local!](https://www.viator.com/tours/Lisbon/Lisbon-overview-on-a-Tuk-Tuk/d538-156435P15?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 85.63 USD · 4–4 HOUR
- [Winner 2026 Undiscovered Lisbon Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe](https://www.viator.com/tours/Lisbon/Eats-Street-Art-and-Undiscovered-Lisbon-Food-Tour/d538-156455P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 118.74 USD · 3.5–3.5 HOUR
- [Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon](https://www.viator.com/tours/Lisbon/Sintra-and-Cascais-Small-Group-Day-Trip-from-Lisbon/d538-5383SINTRACASCAIS?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 55.94 USD · 8–8 HOUR
- [Private Lisbon Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour: Alfama, Belém & More](https://www.viator.com/tours/Lisbon/Lisbon-Half-Day-Sightseeing-Tour-by-Electric-Tuk-Tuk/d538-25843P2?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 50.81 USD
- [Small Group Tour to Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo Roca and Cascais](https://www.viator.com/tours/Lisbon/Tour-to-Sintra-Pena-Palace-Cabo-da-Roca-Regaleira-and-Cascais/d538-70273P7?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 79.92 USD · 8–8 HOUR
- [Lisbon Small-Group Portuguese Food and Wine Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Lisbon/Lisbon-Small-Group-Gourmet-Portuguese-Food-and-Wine-Tour/d538-5383GOURMET?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 75.35 USD · 3–3 HOUR
- [Lisbon Highlights: Private Tuk Tuk Tour Adventure Sightseeing](https://www.viator.com/tours/Lisbon/Private-Half-Day-Tuk-Tuk-Tour-of-Lisbon-City/d538-147214P5?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 97.05 USD
- [Porto, Nazaré & Óbidos in One Day: Full-Day Tour from Lisbon](https://www.viator.com/tours/Lisbon/Three-Cities-in-One-Day-Porto-Nazare-and-Coimbra-from-Lisbon/d538-6874P149?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 79.91 USD · 13–13 HOUR
- [Guided Tour to Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca and Cascais](https://www.viator.com/tours/Lisbon/Sintra-Cabo-da-Roca-Cascais-Estoril-Tour/d538-126453P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 91.34 USD · 10–10 HOUR
- [Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon](https://www.viator.com/tours/Lisbon/Fatima-Nazare-and-Obidos-Small-Group-Day-Trip-from-Lisbon/d538-5383FATNAZOBIDOS?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 74.21 USD · 9–9 HOUR

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