Lisbon in October
Mild days, the first real rain of the season, and viewpoints you can actually reach without queueing for them.
Is October a good time to visit Lisbon?
October is a middling month in Lisbon — crowds around 64/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in October
No major events this month — one of the reasons it stays calm.
Best days in October
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in October
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in October
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How October compares
Every month in Lisbon, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is October a good month to visit Lisbon?
October is a middling month in Lisbon — crowds around 64/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Lisbon in October?
Lisbon sits at roughly 64/100 in October 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 October?
Expect highs around 22°C and lows near 14°C in October, with about 8 wet days across the month.