We are retired and will have approx. 4 - 5 weeks to explore Portugal. Would prefer to avoid crowds and hottest weather. We know this is very general but any recommendations for dates ? TIA.
Posted by
Napa, CA
3580 posts
I like mid-April to,late May and mid-September to mid-October for travels in most of Europe.
Posted by
San Diego
552 posts
Do you like asparagus/artichoke season? or fig/grape season?
Posted by
OP
Campbell River, Canada
361 posts
Fig/grape season sounds good to me. Are there large differences between temps. May/June and mid-Sept - Oct. ? TIA
Posted by
Rick Steves Europe
354 posts
I agree with Swan, Spring and Fall are the best times to visit. Spring can be rainly but the countryside is green and there are fewer tourists. The fall has drier weather. Average daily temperature for Lisbon in May is 71 F, Sept. is 79 F and Oct. 72.
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🏝️ Hobe Sound, FL⛱️
3249 posts
Last year, I visited in November and the weather was perfect. Cool and dry. Crowds were nonexistent at any of the sights I visited.