Lisbon's red rooftops and hills rolling down to the river in golden evening light, seen from above

Lisbon in April

A very attractive shoulder season

The short answer

April is one of the best months to visit Lisbon.

Very good: terraces work again, crowds have not fully landed.

8/10 overall11–20°CMedium crowds€€€ (Medium)
Weather8/10
Crowds6/10
Prices6/10
Events6/10

April in detail

What April actually feels like

Weather
11–20°C
Mild and sunny
Crowds
Medium
Busier through the month, especially over Easter
Prices
€€€ (Medium)
Medium, higher around holiday weekends

+More sunshine, comfortable temperatures and more energy around the city.

–Easter can create a short spike in demand.

My tip for April

Check Easter dates before booking — they move the month's pricing.

  • Terraces
  • Viewpoints
  • Walking

How April compares

Against the other eleven months

4th of 12 overall in Lisbon, 6th for weather, 7th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

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