Month guide · Lisbon · Portugal
Lisbon in July
What July is really like in Lisbon: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 14.6 hours of daylight. Hot and dry with long beach days on the Cascais line; heatwaves are possible and midday sightseeing is tiring.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 14.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the 2nd-warmest month in Lisbon: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with June (26°C (79°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:24
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:01
- Daylight
- About 14.6 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, dry and the busiest season, with June street festivals, beach days on the Cascais line and the highest hotel prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- NOS Alive music festival in Algés (usually July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Almada
Cristo Rei
Take the ferry from Cais do Sodré to Cacilhas for the river views, then a bus or taxi up to the monument.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours including the ferry
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · Belém
Jerónimos Monastery
Begun in 1501 and paid for by the spice trade, this monastery is the masterpiece of the Manueline style, with stone carved into ropes, sea creatures and armillary spheres.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
Experience · Alfama
Fado evening
Smaller tascas with fado vadio (amateur fado) are cheaper and more intimate than dinner shows; stay quiet during performances.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- After dark
- Couples
- Food
- Iconic
Aquarium · Parque das Nações
Lisbon Oceanarium
Built for Expo 98, the Oceanário is one of Europe's largest aquariums, arranged around a huge central tank with sharks, rays and shoals of fish, surrounded by four habitats representing the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian and Antarctic oceans, with sea otters and penguins.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 18°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July 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 July a good time to visit Lisbon?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot and dry with long beach days on the Cascais line; heatwaves are possible and midday sightseeing is tiring.
+How warm is Lisbon in July?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lisbon in July?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.