Lisbon In September: Weather, Events And Tours

Lisbon in September still behaves like summer, with average highs of 26.8C, nights near 17.4C and only about four days of real rain. Warm evenings suit a sunset cruise, and cooler mornings are made for Sintra.

Lisbon In September: Tours You Can Book

Max 8 Sintra Full-Day

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Small Group Tour to Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo Roca and Cascais runs through Tour Sweet Tours - Animacao Turistica Lda.. Rated 4.9 across 4,938 reviews. Runs 8 hours. From €70.

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Lisbon In September: Weather And Events

Mean Max / Min26.8C / 17.4C
Rainfall35.9 mm
Days With 1 mm+ Rain3.7
EventsNone listed

Below, seven bookable tours are compared side by side, from a EUR 19 guided city walk to a EUR 125 private Setubal wine tasting. Weather averages from the national met service sit alongside them for planning.

MonthMean Max / MinRainfallDays With 1 mm+ RainEvents
August29.0C / 18.5C5 mm1MEO Kalorama 28 to 30 August
September26.8C / 17.4C35.9 mm3.7None listed
October22.6C / 14.9C102.9 mm8.3EDP Lisbon Marathon 10 October; ModaLisboa 7 to 11 October

Lisbon In September: Questions Answered

Is September a good month to visit Lisbon?

Yes, and the numbers back it up. September averages a daytime high of about 27C and an overnight low near 17C, warm enough for riverside evenings without the peak-summer intensity. Rain is rare, roughly 35.9 mm across the month spread over fewer than four days with meaningful rainfall. It is a comfortable window for long walking tours and full-day trips alike.

How much does it rain in Lisbon in September?

Not much. The long-term September normal for Lisbon is 35.9 mm of rain in total, and only about 3.7 days per month see 1 mm or more. In practice most days are dry. Still, since every tour listed here offers free cancellation, booking ahead costs you nothing if one of those few rainy days lands on your plan.

Is September too hot for a walking tour in Lisbon?

Usually not. With a mean daily maximum of 26.8C, September mornings and late afternoons are pleasant for time on foot. The Best of Lisbon small-group walking tour runs 3 to 4 hours from EUR 19, and Belém tours last about 3 hours. If the hills worry you, the Seven Hills half-day electric bike tour covers the climbs for EUR 24.

Which tours work best in Lisbon in September?

Warm, dry evenings make the two-hour sunset cruise an easy call, from EUR 33 with a drink included. For daytime, a Sintra full-day small-group tour at EUR 70 pairs hillside palaces with Cabo da Roca, and the Évora and megaliths trip at EUR 80 escapes to the Alentejo. Wine lovers can book a private Setúbal tasting from EUR 125.

Can you do day trips from Lisbon in September?

September suits day trips well. With highs near 27C and few rainy days, both the 8-hour Sintra small-group tour from EUR 70 and the Évora and megaliths full-day trip from EUR 80 run on reliable conditions. The budget small-group Sintra option, from EUR 39 and running 5 to 9 hours, leaves room for a slower pace. All offer free cancellation.

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