Month guide · Lisbon · Portugal
Lisbon in February
What February is really like in Lisbon: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Stefan Bethke, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 16°C (61°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 10.7 hours of daylight. Cool and changeable, with almond blossom in the countryside and some of the lowest prices of the year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 16°C (61°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Lisbon: days average 16°C (61°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 28 days. Compared with January (15°C (59°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:28
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:14
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild and green with rainy spells; uncrowded sights, Christmas lights in the Baixa and the lowest hotel rates.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Carnival — parades in nearby towns such as Torres Vedras (February or March, depending on Easter)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Graça
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
The highest of Lisbon's central viewpoints looks across the castle, the Baixa and the river to the 25 de Abril Bridge, under pine trees beside a small chapel.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
Museum · Avenidas Novas
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
Bring a picnic for the garden, one of the calmest spaces in Lisbon, which is free to enter.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
- Outdoors
Architecture · Belém
MAAT and the Tejo Power Station
The Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology occupies a curving white building by Amanda Levete, opened in 2016, and the red-brick Tejo Power Station next door.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Art
- Views
- Rainy day
Landmark · Baixa
Santa Justa Lift
If the queue is long, walk up to Largo do Carmo through Chiado and reach the top-level walkway from there.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes plus queue
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 16°C, lows near 9°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Lisbon?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Lisbon in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Lisbon?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cool and changeable, with almond blossom in the countryside and some of the lowest prices of the year.
+How warm is Lisbon in February?
Average highs are around 16°C (61°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lisbon in February?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.