Lisbon's red rooftops and hills rolling down to the river in golden evening light, seen from above

Lisbon in August

Peak summer

The short answer

August is a reasonable month in Lisbon — with trade-offs.

Not my pick if crowds are not your thing.

6/10 overall18–29°CHigh crowds€€€€€ (High)
Weather9/10
Crowds3/10
Prices3/10
Events6/10

August in detail

What August actually feels like

Weather
18–29°C
Hot and sunny
Crowds
High
The busiest month at viewpoints and major sights
Prices
€€€€€ (High)
Peak rates citywide

+Hot, sunny and built for long beach days.

–Peak summer: busy and generally more expensive.

My tip for August

If you are here anyway, do everything before 11am or after 7pm.

  • Beaches
  • Late dinners
  • Nightlife

How August compares

Against the other eleven months

9th of 12 overall in Lisbon, 2nd for weather, 11th for space, 11th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

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