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Portugal · Ships call at Lisbon, Portugal
Warm and mostly dry
Lisbon in May offers pleasant temperatures, with highs around 70°F and comfortable lows near 59°F. Rain is uncommon, with only about 1 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Warm and mostly dry.
Crowds are moderate in May, making it a good balance between availability and weather. Lightweight layers work well: a light cardigan for evenings on deck and breathable tops for port days cover most conditions.
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Sailings that are at sea during May, with the date each one leaves port.
Die grose Amerika & Sudsee-Reise
Phoenix Reisen Cruises
Sails Dec 5, 2026
Einmal um die ganze Welt mit MS Artania
Phoenix Reisen Cruises
Sails Dec 18, 2026
Einmal um die ganze Welt in 143 Tagen
Phoenix Reisen Cruises
Sails Dec 21, 2026
Viking World Cruise
Viking Cruises
Sails Dec 22, 2026
Viking World Voyage Iii
Viking Cruises
Sails Dec 22, 2026
Grand World Voyage
HAL Cruises
Sails Jan 5, 2027
Most ships use the Lisbon Cruise Terminal at Santa Apolónia, a short walk from Alfama, and some use Rocha Conde de Óbidos farther west. The airport is about 6 miles away, roughly 15 minutes by car.
The average high temperature in Lisbon during May is 70°F, with a low of 59°F.
Lisbon typically sees 1 days of rain in May. Warm and mostly dry.
For a May cruise to Lisbon, you should pack layers, a light jacket, and comfortable walking shoes.