Lisbon weather in April

Lisbon averages 20°C by day and 12°C at night in April, with the sea at 17°C and 10 days with at least 1 mm of rain. It warms up by about 3°C into May.

Day

20°C

Night

12°C

Sea

17°C

Rainy days

10

Flight from London

2½h

What April feels like

April is mild in Lisbon: good for exploring, not reliably beach weather.

The sea is 17°C: cold for swimming, so plan on a heated pool.

Expect some rain: about 10 days with at least 1 mm.

Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Lisbon is the #45 warmest in April, and #20 of 23 within 5½ hours of the UK.

Want it warmer in April?

These are hotter than Lisbon this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:

Lisbon weather by month

April is highlighted. Compare with March and May, or see the full year in Lisbon.

MonthDayNightSeaRainy days
January15°C9°C15°C8
February16°C10°C15°C7
March17°C10°C15°C11
April20°C12°C17°C10
May23°C14°C18°C5
June25°C16°C19°C4
July28°C18°C20°C1
August29°C19°C20°C1
September26°C18°C19°C4
October23°C16°C19°C9
November18°C12°C18°C11
December16°C10°C16°C9

Lisbon in April: quick answers

Is Lisbon hot in April?

April is mild in Lisbon: good for exploring, not reliably beach weather. Average highs are 20°C and lows 12°C.

Can you swim in Lisbon in April?

The sea is 17°C: cold for swimming, so plan on a heated pool.

Does it rain in Lisbon in April?

Expect some rain: about 10 days with at least 1 mm.

What is the warmest month in Lisbon?

August, at an average high of 29°C. The coolest is January at 15°C.

How long is the flight to Lisbon from the UK?

About 2½h direct from London, estimated from the 1,571 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.

Still choosing? See where is hot in April for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.

How we measured this

Averages of every day in April from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.

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