Lisbon · May
Low seasonPortugal · Europe
Max Temp
23.1°C
Min Temp
14.3°C
Sunshine
9.6 h/day
Rain Days
3 days
Water Temp
16.5°C
Rainfall
30.1 mm
Humidity
67%
Avg Temp
18.2°C
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in June.
May is an acceptable travel month for Lisbon — conditions are fine, though June, July, August, and September offer even better weather.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 23°C, cooling to 14°C at night (daily average: 18°C). With 10 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 30 mm of rain over 3 days. At 17°C, the water is still quite cool in May — a wetsuit may be useful.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Frühling ist die heimliche Hochsaison der Kenner: Jacaranda-Bäume säumen die Avenidas in Lila, Temperaturen ideal zum Bummeln. Die Miradouros füllen sich abends langsam, aber die Alfama-Gassen gehören noch nicht den Reisegruppen.
Packing list for Lisbon in May
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Lisbon?
- May is not an optimal month for Lisbon (Score: 80/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Lisbon in May?
- In May, Lisbon sees daily highs of 23°C. Nights cool to 14°C, with a daily average of 18°C.
- How much rain falls in Lisbon in May?
- In May, Lisbon receives an average of 30 mm of rain over 3 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Lisbon get in May?
- Lisbon averages 10 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Lisbon in May?
- Water temperature in Lisbon in May averages 17°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
