Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Lisbon in April
Lisbon edges warmer than March, with highs of 62°F (17°C), lows of 55°F (13°C) and about 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain.
April opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 86/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 62°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 55°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 2.1 in (54 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 01 min
- Comfort score
- 86/100 · Great
What April feels like
Days are mild at around 62°F (17°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 55°F (13°C).
Rain is moderate at about 2.1 in (54 mm) for the month.
Plan around April
April is one of Lisbon's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April – September.
- Comfort improves from 80/100 in March to 86/100.
- April sits inside the Apr – Jun window our Portugal by Rail route recommends.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 55°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Lisbon in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
The city's highest viewpoint, looking over the castle and river.
Why now April scores 86/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Pena Palace
Romantic hilltop palace in bright colors above Sintra, 40 minutes by train.
Jerónimos Monastery
Manueline monastery with a carved cloister and Vasco da Gama's tomb.
Cervejaria Ramiro
Bustling seafood beer hall famous for garlic prawns and a steak sandwich to finish.
Pastéis de Belém
Bakery making custard tarts since 1837.
Nearby in April
- Coimbra in April~109 mi · highs 69°F, 3.2 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Porto in April~170 mi · highs 62°F, 3.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Seville in April~195 mi · highs 74°F, 2.1 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Córdoba in April~243 mi · highs 73°F, 2.1 in rain · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Lisbon in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Lisbon?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 86/100. Expect highs of 62°F (17°C) and 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain. April is inside the Apr – Jun window our Portugal by Rail route recommends.
How cold is Lisbon in April?
Average highs are 62°F (17°C) and average lows 55°F (13°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Lisbon in April?
Not much: about 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 21.3 in (541 mm).
What should I pack for Lisbon in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 55°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in April
- Portugal by Rail Apr – Jun
Planning Lisbon in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.