Month guide · Lisbon · Portugal
Lisbon in October
What October is really like in Lisbon: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: José Malhoa, Public domain
Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Lisbon. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. Warm days and the first autumn rains; a good month for walking and wine, with summer crowds gone.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Lisbon: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with September (27°C (81°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:45
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:58
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm sea in September, pleasant October days and the first rains in November, when prices drop.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
- Lisbon Marathon (usually October)
- Doclisboa documentary film festival (usually October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time 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
Architecture · São Vicente
National Pantheon and Feira da Ladra
The domed Church of Santa Engrácia took so long to build that 'obras de Santa Engrácia' became a Portuguese phrase for endless works; finished in 1966, it is now the National Pantheon, holding the tombs of the fado singer Amália Rodrigues and footballer Eusébio.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Shopping
- Architecture
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Waterfront · Parque das Nações
Parque das Nações and the riverside cable car
Rent bikes or scooters to ride the flat promenade towards the Vasco da Gama Bridge.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 15°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October 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–June and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Lisbon?
It is one of the best months to visit Lisbon. Warm days and the first autumn rains; a good month for walking and wine, with summer crowds gone.
+How warm is Lisbon in October?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lisbon in October?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.