Lisbon in December
Cool and quiet until Christmas week, when the lights and returning holiday visitors fill the Baixa again.
Is December a good time to visit Lisbon?
December is a middling month in Lisbon — crowds around 50/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in December
- Christmas lights on Avenida da Liberdade
- New Year’s Eve in Praça do Comércio
Best days in December
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in December
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in December
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How December compares
Every month in Lisbon, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Lisbon?
December is a middling month in Lisbon — crowds around 50/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Lisbon in December?
Lisbon sits at roughly 50/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 14 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Lisbon in December?
Expect highs around 15°C and lows near 9°C in December, with about 11 wet days across the month.