Spring in Lisbon: 7 Beautiful Things You Have to Experience

Spring in Lisbon is absolutely beautiful and the ideal time to visit the hilly city. You see the flowers start to blossom, everything smells good, the sun is really starting to shine, and people are outside more.

Spring in Lisbon starts on the 20th of March and ends on the 20th of June. It’s a fantastic time to be here because there are not a lot of people compared to the summer, and flight tickets and accommodation are much cheaper.

This is why I love to visit Lisbon during spring, as I feel I have it all for myself without the baking hot temperatures you get in July and August.

Don’t worry if. You’re in doubt about what to do because there are a lot of events happening, beautiful parks to walk in, and incredible food to eat.

What’s the Weather Like During Spring in Lisbon?

The weather in spring in Lisbon can be pretty wet, but in general, it’s mild weather. The temperature averages 13°C(57°F) to around 25°C(77°F).

As soon as you get past March, the weather usually starts to clear up, and then you will have amazing sunny weather.

What I love about Spring is how you can walk outside with a short-sleeve t-shirt without being too hot or too warm.

It’s not as hot in the summer, but it’s just the perfect temperature.

7 Things To Do in Lisbon in Spring

Now that you’re planning on visiting Lisbon in Spring, I have a couple of things I recommend you attend.

There are some events happening, but when the weather allows for it, you need to be outside and enjoy the nature and beauty of Lisbon.

1. Festas dos Santos Populares: A festival happening on Avenida da Liberdade in June. It’s super fun to see, even if it’s just for an hour.
2. Lisbon Botanical Garden: A beautiful hidden garden in the middle of Lisbon in Principe Real.
3. Seven Hills: Lisbon is known for its seven hills, and while you might not walk all of them, you will most likely walk some of them, and they have beautiful viewpoints.
4. Lisbon Fashion Week: Another event happening during spring in Lisbon if you’re into Fashion.
5. LXFactory & Street Art: In Alcantara, you find LXFactory, an old factory transformed into a hipster area with stores and restaurants. There is also some street art but go to Alfama to experience the most street art.
6. Sintra Day Trip: Sintra is a beautiful area just a little hour via train from Lisbon. The nature, castles, and cute little city make this a perfect day trip.
7. Time Out Market: If you’re in doubt about what to eat for dinner or lunch, this is the perfect place. It’s a food hall with extremely high-quality food where you can all eat something different and sit together and eat.

Spring in Lisbon Travel Tips

Spring is a fun time in Lisbon because the weather can be hot and sunny or super heavy rain and a bit chilly.

That’s also why you want to pack for it and be prepared for it with multiple plans for indoor and outdoor activities.

Here are five travel tips for visiting Lisbon during spring:

1. Plan outfits based on the unpredictability of weather or temperature changes.
2. Have a plan A and plan B for when it rains, or the sun surprisingly starts to shine.
3. Book Pena Palace or other activities in advance to avoid long lines, or it can even get sold out.
4. Enjoy walking tours in Alfama, and bring comfortable shoewear as it’s very hilly.
5. Enjoy the Lisbon trams and elevators around the city as the queues are not that long this time of the year.

Packing List When Visiting Spring in Lisbon

When you’re packing for your trip to Lisbon in Spring, ensure to be ready for everything, but don’t overpack.

I always buy clothing in Lisbon at phenomenal prices, so if you forget something, you can easily buy it when you arrive.

You also want an umbrella, but if you stay in a hotel, they always have umbrellas you can borrow. You can bring a travel-sized one if you want to be 100%.

Here is the packing list for Spring in Lisbon:

• Raining coat (Check the weather) / Light jacket for cool evenings
• Umbrella (Optional)
• Sunglasses and sun protection
• Shorts / Dresses
• Short- and long-sleeved shirts
• Pants
• Comfortable shoes to walk in and sandals
• A converter if your electricity output is different than in Lisbon
• Bathing suits if you plan on visiting the beach
• Daypack for day trips around Lisbon
• LisboaVibes guide on your phone. 😉

Wrap-Up: Lisbon in Spring

Lisbon in Spring is perfect if you don’t want the baking hot weather that Lisbon has during the summer and you want fewer queues at the popular tourist attractions.

You still have nice weather to experience the many gardens, beautiful beaches, and the amazing cities of Chiado and Baixa.

I love visiting Lisbon during Spring, and we often celebrate my partner’s birthday during this time in Lisbon.

Our favorite Portuguese restaurant is Pica-Pau, but there are many other amazing Portuguese restaurants.

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