November in Lisbon averages highs of 18 °C (65 °F) and lows of 12 °C (54 °F), with about 7 rainy days and 10 h 00 min of daylight. The sea is cold, around 18 °C (64 °F).
November weather in Lisbon at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is November a good time to visit Lisbon?
Good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain. November is usually low season in Lisbon: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in November 2026
- Sun 1 Nov: All Saints Day (Dia de Todos-os-Santos) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Lisbon in November
November's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Alfama and São Jorge Castle — lanes, viewpoints and the castle walls outdoors
- Belém: Jerónimos Monastery and the tower — plus pastéis de nata at the source outdoors
- Tram 28 and the miradouros — Senhora do Monte and Graça for sunset outdoors
- Sintra day trip — Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira, 40 min by train outdoors
- Gulbenkian Museum — one of Europe's best small collections indoors
- National Tile Museum (Azulejo) — five centuries of Portuguese tiles indoors
Where to stay: Baixa and Chiado for first-timers; Alfama for character; Príncipe Real for quiet streets.
What to pack for Lisbon in November
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 18 °C (65 °F), nights near 12 °C (54 °F).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Lisbon costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €55–120 | €150–300 |
Excluding flights. November is usually low season in Lisbon: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
November in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porto | 17° / 11° | 12 | Tough month |
| Seville | 20° / 11° | 6 | Good time to go |
| Madrid | 14° / 6° | 6 | Mixed weather |
Plan your Lisbon trip
- Best Time to Visit Portugal: Month-by-Month Guide 2026
- How to Plan a Trip on a Budget With AI (So the Total Actually Adds Up)
- 3 Days in Lisbon on a Budget — A Day-by-Day Itinerary
- Sintra Day Trip from Lisbon: Easy 2026 Plan + Real Costs
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FAQ
Is November a good time to visit Lisbon?
By the numbers, November is a good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain, with average highs of 18 °C (65 °F) and about 7 rainy days. November is usually low season in Lisbon: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are May, June, July, September.
How warm is Lisbon in November?
Average highs are 18 °C (65 °F) and lows 12 °C (54 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is cold, around 18 °C (64 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Lisbon in November?
Expect about 7 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 75 mm in total. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lisbon.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.