Lisbon In Winter: Weather, Rainy-Day Plans And Tours

December averages 100 mm of rain over about 9.7 days with a millimetre or more, and January is close behind at 95.9 mm over 9.9 days. February eases to 71.2 mm across roughly 7.8 days. In practice that means two or three wet days a week at most, leaving plenty of room for outdoor plans around the dry spells.

Generally yes. Average daytime highs sit at 14.9C in December, 14.4C in January and 15.7C in February, with overnight lows between about 8C and 9C. A jacket handles the evenings, and afternoons often feel pleasant in the sun. Conditions like these suit walking tours, boat trips on the Tagus and full-day excursions to Sintra without summer heat or crowds.

Yes, and it is often a smart time to come. Highs sit near 15C all season, close to 10C at night, and crowds thin after the holidays. About eight to ten days a month bring measurable rain, but fado shows, a baking class, and tile painting all run indoors, so wet hours fill easily.

Yes. The Private Christmas Lights Tour by Eco Tuk Tuk runs one hour from EUR 35 per person and covers the decorated streets in an enclosed vehicle, which suits cold evenings. Pair it with a fado show with dinner, from EUR 50 per person for two hours, for a full night out. Both listings include free cancellation if plans shift over the holidays.

It is. The small-group full-day Sintra tour runs eight hours from EUR 70 and includes Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca and Cascais, with winter bringing thinner crowds at the palace. Rain does move in fast on the hill, so pack a layer and something waterproof. Free cancellation applies, so you can rebook to a drier day if the forecast turns.