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Lisbon, Lisbon District, Portugal

Lisbon in October

A great time to visit. The best months for Lisbon are June, August, September and October. In October, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower.

A great time to visit.
Avg temp
20°C
Rainfall
49 mm
Crowds
Ideal
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In October, Lisbon is typically mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 20°C with about 49mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Lisbon in October

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Capture of Lisbon (1094)
The capture of Lisbon occurred in 1094 when the Almoravids, led by Syr ibn Abi Bakr, invaded and captured Lisbon from the Castilian governor, Count Raymond of Burgundy.
Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital and most populous city of Portugal, with an estimated population of 658,236 as of 2025, within its administrative limits and 3,353,000 within the metropolis,
Marquês de Pombal Station
Marquês de Pombal is an interchange station where the Blue and Yellow Lines of the Lisbon Metro connect, being located on Praça Marquês de Pombal.
Instituto Camões
The Instituto Camões, formally, Camões — Instituto da Cooperação e da Língua, I. P., is a Portuguese international institution dedicated to the worldwide promotion of the Portugues
Marquis of Pombal Square
The Marquis of Pombal Square is an important roundabout in the city of Lisbon, Portugal. It is located between the Avenida da Liberdade and the Edward VII Park in the former parish
Edward VII Park
Edward VII Park is a public park in Lisbon, Portugal. The park occupies an area of 26 hectares to the north of Avenida da Liberdade and Marquis of Pombal Square in Lisbon's city ce

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Lisbon in October: FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Lisbon?+

A great time to visit. Lisbon's best months are generally June, August, September and October.

What is the weather like in Lisbon in October?+

Expect average temperatures around 20°C. Rainfall averages about 49mm for the month. In short, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Lisbon in October?+

Based on the typical October weather: mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Lisbon in October?+

Popular things to do include Capture of Lisbon (1094), Lisbon, Marquês de Pombal Station and Instituto Camões. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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