Lisbon & Sintra
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 17:28 (UTC+1).
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The year at a glance
April · high 19°C · rain 77mm · 13.2h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C57°F | 40mm1.6in | 9.7h9.7h | |
| February | 16°C62°F | 48mm1.9in | 10.7h10.7h | |
| March | 18°C64°F | 45mm1.8in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 19°C66°F | 77mm3.0in | 13.2h13.2h | in the recommended window |
| May | 24°C75°F | 25mm1.0in | 14.3h14.3h | in the recommended window |
| June | 24°C76°F | 22mm0.9in | 14.9h14.9h | |
| July | 28°C83°F | 2mm0.1in | 14.6h14.6h | |
| August | 28°C82°F | 3mm0.1in | 13.7h13.7h | |
| September | 26°C79°F | 58mm2.3in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 23°C73°F | 93mm3.7in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| November | 18°C64°F | 75mm3.0in | 10.0h10.0h | |
| December | 16°C60°F | 129mm5.1in | 9.5h9.5h |
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When is the best time to visit Lisbon & Sintra?
The best time to visit Lisbon & Sintra is Apr–May, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (72°F).
How warm does Lisbon & Sintra get?
Typical daytime highs in Lisbon & Sintra are Mar–May 20°C (68°F), Jun–Aug 27°C (80°F), Sep–Nov 22°C (72°F), Dec–Feb 15°C (60°F).
Is Lisbon & Sintra expensive?
On the ground, Lisbon & Sintra is cheap.
What sort of trip is Lisbon & Sintra good for?
Lisbon & Sintra is good for history and culture, food and drink, beach and sun holidays, relaxing holidays.
How rainy is Lisbon & Sintra?
The wettest month in Lisbon & Sintra is December at 129mm (5.1in), the driest July at 2mm (0.1in), with a monthly average of 51mm (2.0in).
What plug do I need for Lisbon & Sintra?
Lisbon & Sintra uses type C, F sockets at 230 V.
