Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon in April

Portugal Updated 2026-07-01

Easter and the 25 April holiday bring the first big waves, alongside the most reliable spring weather of the year.

Is April a good time to visit Lisbon?

April is a middling month in Lisbon — crowds around 64/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.

What’s on in April

  • Easter week (movable)
  • Freedom Day (25 April)

Best days in April

Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat

Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.

Best hours in April

The daily rhythm, hour by hour.

Calmest 9AM
12AM6AM12PM6PM11PM

The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.

Weather in April

Typical highs, lows and wet days.

J 15°
F 16°
M 19° 10°
A 20° 11°
M 23° 13°
J 26° 16°
J 28° 18°
A 29° 18°
S 26° 17°
O 22° 14°
N 18° 11°
D 15°
Average high Average low Wet days

How April compares

Every month in Lisbon, ranked by how calm it is.

Quieter alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

Is April a good month to visit Lisbon?

April is a middling month in Lisbon — crowds around 64/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.

How crowded is Lisbon in April?

Lisbon sits at roughly 64/100 in April on our crowd scale, which is 0 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.

What is the weather like in Lisbon in April?

Expect highs around 20°C and lows near 11°C in April, with about 8 wet days across the month.

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