Lisbon in August
The hottest and fullest month, with domestic holidays layered on top and Sintra requiring an early train and a booked slot.
Is August a good time to visit Lisbon?
August is one of the busiest months in Lisbon, at about 86/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
What’s on in August
- Portuguese summer holidays
- Assumption Day (15 August)
Best days in August
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in August
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in August
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How August compares
Every month in Lisbon, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is August a good month to visit Lisbon?
August is one of the busiest months in Lisbon, at about 86/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
How crowded is Lisbon in August?
Lisbon sits at roughly 86/100 in August on our crowd scale, which is 22 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Lisbon in August?
Expect highs around 29°C and lows near 18°C in August, with about 1 wet days across the month.