Lisbon in May
Warm, dry and long-lit, with purple trees across the Avenida — a strong month before the true summer load arrives.
Is May a good time to visit Lisbon?
May is a middling month in Lisbon — crowds around 72/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in May
- Jacaranda bloom
- Peak spring cruise calls
Best days in May
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in May
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in May
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How May compares
Every month in Lisbon, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is May a good month to visit Lisbon?
May is a middling month in Lisbon — crowds around 72/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Lisbon in May?
Lisbon sits at roughly 72/100 in May on our crowd scale, which is 8 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Lisbon in May?
Expect highs around 23°C and lows near 13°C in May, with about 5 wet days across the month.