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

Lisbon in October

Warm days, less predictable

The short answer

October is one of the best months to visit Lisbon.

A strong shoulder-season choice if you want more breathing room.

8/10 overall15–23°CMedium crowds€€€ (Medium)
Weather7/10
Crowds8/10
Prices7/10
Events5/10

October in detail

What October actually feels like

Weather
15–23°C
Mild and mixed
Crowds
Medium
Crowds drop clearly after the first week
Prices
€€€ (Medium)
Medium, with good value for the weather

+Still capable of delivering warm, pleasant days with fewer people.

–Weather becomes less predictable.

My tip for October

Pack a layer for evenings — the Atlantic wind arrives after sunset.

  • Walking
  • Viewpoints
  • Value

How October compares

Against the other eleven months

4th of 12 overall in Lisbon, 7th for weather, 4th for space, 4th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

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