Is July a good month to visit Lisbon?

Yes, with caveats. Comfortable temperatures, smaller crowds than peak summer. Sea around 20°C — bracing entry, fine once you're in.

Can you swim in Lisbon in July?

Sea is around 19.5°C — local-only territory in July.

What's the average rainfall in Lisbon in July?

About 2 mm on the 1991-2020 baseline — dry.

Is July crowded in Lisbon?

Yes — July is peak season in Lisbon. Book accommodation 4-8 weeks ahead, restaurants the day before for prime tables.

Lisbon · July 2026

Lisbon weather in July 2026

Comfortable summer-shoulder weather — Lisbon averages a 25.9°C high in July. Largely dry. Sea 19.5°C — brisk but doable.

Avg high

25.9°C

Avg low

18.3°C

Rainfall

2.2 mm

Dry

Sun

0 h/day

Sea temp

19.5°C

Brisk but doable

What to wear

Daytime is t-shirt-and-shorts; evenings warrant a jumper or a light jacket near the water. Sun-block on the strong end of the spectrum — UV is still high under haze.

What’s open in July

Year-round spots plus seasonal venues whose own season covers July. Tap through for the editorial detail page.

Common questions

Is July a good month to visit Lisbon?: Yes, with caveats. Comfortable temperatures, smaller crowds than peak summer. Sea around 20°C — bracing entry, fine once you're in.
Can you swim in Lisbon in July?: Sea is around 19.5°C — local-only territory in July.
What's the average rainfall in Lisbon in July?: About 2 mm on the 1991-2020 baseline — dry.
Is July crowded in Lisbon?: Yes — July is peak season in Lisbon. Book accommodation 4-8 weeks ahead, restaurants the day before for prime tables.