Lisbon · May
Low seasonPortugal · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 15° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 24° | 26° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 18° | 16° |
MINMIN | 9° | 9° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 16° | 12° | 10° |
☀️Sunshine | 5h | 6h | 8h | 9h | 10h | 10h | 11h | 10h | 9h | 7h | 5h | 5h |
🌊Water Temp | 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 15° |
🌧Rain Days | 6d68mm | 6d61mm | 6d65mm | 6d56mm | 3d30mm | 1d12mm | 0d1mm | 0d3mm | 2d24mm | 6d86mm | 8d102mm | 6d81mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
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.
