Start in Lisbon for trams, tiled hills, pastéis de nata and a day in Sintra, then take the three-hour train north to Porto's riverside Ribeira, port-wine cellars and the Douro Valley. Spring and early autumn are warm and quieter.
Month by month
Best: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
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Weather and crowds
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Wet days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C / 59°F | 9°C / 48°F | 8 | Quiet |
| February | 17°C / 62°F | 10°C / 50°F | 9 | Quiet |
| March | 18°C / 64°F | 10°C / 51°F | 12 | Moderate |
| April | 20°C / 69°F | 12°C / 54°F | 9 | Moderate |
| May | 23°C / 74°F | 14°C / 58°F | 3 | Moderate |
| June | 26°C / 79°F | 17°C / 62°F | 5 | Moderate |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 18°C / 64°F | 1 | Busy |
| August | 29°C / 84°F | 18°C / 65°F | 0 | Busy |
| September | 26°C / 78°F | 17°C / 63°F | 6 | Moderate |
| October | 24°C / 75°F | 16°C / 61°F | 10 | Moderate |
| November | 19°C / 65°F | 12°C / 54°F | 10 | Moderate |
| December | 16°C / 61°F | 10°C / 51°F | 11 | Moderate |
Weather: averages of recent years from Open-Meteo historical data (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: estimated from the seasons and holiday periods, not measured.
How long to stay
4–8 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 7h from the US East Coast, 2.5h from Europe, 12h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Take the Alfa Pendular train between the cities; book a few days ahead for the best price.
- Fly into Lisbon and home from Porto to avoid doubling back.
- Both cities are steep: comfortable shoes beat any outfit.
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