Month guide · Lisbon · Portugal
Lisbon in June
What June is really like in Lisbon: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Holger Uwe Schmitt, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Lisbon. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 14.9 hours of daylight. Sunny and lively, with the month-long Festas de Lisboa; book well ahead for mid-June.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 14.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 17°C (63°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in June
June is the 4th-warmest month in Lisbon: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 30 days. Compared with May (23°C (73°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 06:11
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:03
- Daylight
- About 14.9 hours
- Sea
- 17°C (63°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, June rates 5 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Santo António festivities — marches on Avenida da Liberdade and street parties in Alfama (night of 12–13 June)
- Festas de Lisboa — concerts and arraiais throughout June
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Avenidas Novas
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
The oil magnate Calouste Gulbenkian's collection spans Egyptian antiquities, Islamic ceramics and carpets, European painting including Rembrandt, and a celebrated room of René Lalique jewellery.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
- Outdoors
Architecture · Belém
MAAT and the Tejo Power Station
Walk over the roof at sunset even if you skip the exhibitions, then continue along the river to Belém.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Art
- Views
- Rainy day
Landmark · Baixa
Santa Justa Lift
Opened in 1902, this neo-Gothic iron elevator lifts passengers 45 metres from the Baixa to a walkway leading to Largo do Carmo, with a small viewing platform at the top.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes plus queue
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- Architecture
Architecture · São Vicente
National Pantheon and Feira da Ladra
Time your visit for a Tuesday or Saturday morning to browse the flea market first.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Shopping
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 16°C and 2 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Lisbon?
One of the best months to visit Lisbon, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are April–May and September–October. Compare every month.
Lisbon in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Lisbon?
It is one of the best months to visit Lisbon. Sunny and lively, with the month-long Festas de Lisboa; book well ahead for mid-June.
+How warm is Lisbon in June?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lisbon in June?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.