Month guide · Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon in April: weather and what to expect

In April, Lisbon averages highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C, with about 9 rainy days and 55 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C warmer than in March and 2°C cooler than in May. Crowds in the Lisbon area are high. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 1 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Regional18°CLow 12°C
Sea temperature Modelled15°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Regional955 mm in total
UV index Modelled7High at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalHighThe Lisbon area as a whole

Is April a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Lisbon in April yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.

Daily highs through April

Regional · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs climb about 1°C over the month. A day above 25°C happens in roughly 1 April in 3.

April in detail

Regional · ERA5-Land
MeasureMarchAprilMay
Average high17°C18°C20°C
Average low11°C12°C14°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)897
Total rainfall55 mm55 mm45 mm
Daylight (mid-month)11 h 53 min13 h 10 min14 h 15 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalHighNights booked through online platforms in the Lisbon area in April 2025: about 70% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in April 2027

  • 25 Apr Freedom Day

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact13 h 10 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.

The nearest towns with a warmer April. Distances are in a straight line.

How April is changing

Regional · ERA5-Land

April highs are 0.5°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and April rainfall is about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in April went from 7.2 to 7.8 a year on average.

Questions about Lisbon in April

How warm is Lisbon in April?

Average highs are 18°C and lows 12°C. March averages 17°C and May 20°C. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Does it rain much in Lisbon in April?

About 9 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 55 mm in total over the month. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Is Lisbon busy in April?

In April 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Lisbon area were about 70% of the busiest month, which we count as high. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Lisbon in April?

About 13 h 10 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.

Sources

Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology