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Colorful houses and boats along the river in Porto

When to go

When to visit Portugal: the best months

Editors’ recommended window: April–October.

Best months
April, May, June, September, October
Months that work
January, February, March, July, November, December
Hard months
August
Best time
April–October
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  5. May
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  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Best time Fine Hard season

Portugal is recommended to be visited between April and October. During this period, the weather is usually warm and sunny, and the decrease in crowds makes your travel experience more enjoyable. In the summer months, especially in July and August, tourist density increases. Therefore, spring and autumn months are the most suitable time frame.

Season by season

Spring

April and May are Lisbon’s best months: flowering avenues, trams before the crowds.

Summer

August is crowded and expensive in Lisbon and the Algarve. Porto stays cooler in summer.

Autumn

September and October are safe: the sea is still swimmable and the Douro harvests.

Winter

Mild and rainy. Lisbon still walks well in winter; Porto is grey but its table is at its best.

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Good to know

What is the best month to visit Portugal?

Best time: April, May, June, September, October. April and May are Lisbon’s best months: flowering avenues, trams before the crowds.

Which months should I avoid in Portugal?

Hard season: August. August is crowded and expensive in Lisbon and the Algarve. Porto stays cooler in summer.

Other months

January February March April May June July August September October November December