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Lisbon in November: weather, holidays, events and what to pack

Facts checked by Roshid on 9 October 2026

November is low season in Lisbon: fewer visitors, mild temperatures and short days. It is also, on average, the rainiest month of the year, so plan for some wet days and enjoy the dry ones in between.

November at a glance
TopicNovember
Average high / low17.6 °C / 11.2 °C
Rain114.6 mm over about 9 days, the wettest month
SunsetAbout 17:35 at the start, about 17:15 by the end
Public holidaySunday 1 November, All Saints' Day
EventsWeb Summit (9–12 November); Christmas lights and Wonderland Lisboa from late November

Weather

  • Temperature: an average high of 17.6 °C and an average low of 11.2 °C (IPMA climate normals, 1991–2020).
  • Rain: 114.6 mm on average, the most of any month, over about 9 days with at least 1 mm. Rain tends to come in spells, with sunny days in between.
  • Daylight: the clocks go back an hour on Sunday 25 October 2026. In November the sun sets at about 17:35 at the start of the month and about 17:15 by the end.

What to pack

  • A light waterproof jacket, and a warmer layer for the evenings.
  • Shoes with good grip. Lisbon's polished stone pavements (calçada) and steep streets get slippery in the rain.

Holidays and traditions

  • 1 November, All Saints' Day (Dia de Todos-os-Santos), is a national holiday. In 2026 it falls on a Sunday.
  • 11 November, St Martin's Day (São Martinho), is not a holiday, but it is the day for roasted chestnuts and the year's first young wine. Chestnut sellers are on street corners all autumn.

Events

  • Web Summit, 9–12 November 2026, in Parque das Nações. It brings tens of thousands of visitors, so if your dates overlap, book your hotel early.
  • Christmas lights. Lisbon switches on its Christmas lights in late November, with a ceremony at Praça do Comércio (on 23 November in 2024). The 2026 date has not been announced yet.
  • Wonderland Lisboa, the Christmas fair in Parque Eduardo VII, opens at the end of the month. Entry is free. The 2025 edition ran from 28 November to 4 January; the 2026 dates are still to be confirmed.

Getting around

Transport strikes in Portugal are announced in advance. Check our strike list before your trip, and see what still runs during a strike. Flying in from outside the EU? Read about passport control and the EES at Lisbon Airport.

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