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Lisbon & Sintra

Lisbon & Sintra · Portugal · Lisbon

Trams that climb hills too steep to be reasonable, a fairytale palace in the hills at Sintra painted like a child’s drawing, and custard tarts nobody has managed to improve on.

The best time to visit Lisbon & Sintra is Apr–May, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (72°F). Local time there is 10:28 (UTC+1).

Best time to go
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
Budget on the ground
$ · budget-friendly
Nearest airport
LIS · Lisbon

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In season

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High12 to 32°C54 to 90°F Rain0 to 140mm0 to 5.5in

April · high 66°F · rain 3.0in · 13.2h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Lisbon & Sintra month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
MonthHigh °CHigh °FRain mmRain inLightNotes
January14°C57°F40mm1.6in9.7h9.7h
February16°C62°F48mm1.9in10.7h10.7h
March18°C64°F45mm1.8in11.8h11.8h
April19°C66°F77mm3.0in13.2h13.2hin the recommended window
May24°C75°F25mm1.0in14.3h14.3hin the recommended window
June24°C76°F22mm0.9in14.9h14.9h
July28°C83°F2mm0.1in14.6h14.6h
August28°C82°F3mm0.1in13.7h13.7h
September26°C79°F58mm2.3in12.4h12.4hin the recommended window
October23°C73°F93mm3.7in11.1h11.1hin the recommended window
November18°C64°F75mm3.0in10.0h10.0h
December16°C60°F129mm5.1in9.5h9.5h

Good to know

Currency
EUR
Language
Portuguese
Plug
C, F
Driving
on the right

United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.

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