Lisbon vs Athens

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Athens edges ahead as the better destination in April. Athens offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Lisbon sees 12 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.

Lisbon sits in the comfortable travel range at 18°C. Athens is also comfortable at 20°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Athens is the stronger choice in April.

Lisbon reaches an average high of 18°C (64°F) and drops to 12°C (54°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Athens averages 20°C (68°F) for the high and 10°C (50°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.

Lisbon receives approximately 53 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Athens sees 28 mm over 6 rain days. That makes Athens the drier option by 2 rain days and 25 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.