I'm thinking about going to Lisbon at the end of September. My girlfriend says it's still too warm and touristy then, but I think the prices are much better at that time. Do you have any experience with what the weather is like there at the end of September and whether you can still enjoy the beach comfortably?
How important is heat tolerance to you - do you prefer it cool or can you handle 30+ degrees?
Late September in Lisbon is still very warm, yeah, but for a lot of people it's just right. Temperatures usually hover between 25 and 28 degrees during the day, though it can hit 30 - nothing like July/August. The water's still nice because the beaches have been warming up all season. Your girlfriend's right that it's less relaxing compared to October and there are more tourists, but I wouldn't call it "too hot." It's way more pleasant than peak summer.
Prices really are better than July/August, and by late September you'll notice it's getting less crowded. Hotels and restaurants aren't as packed as before. The light is still fantastic, the days are still long enough. If you're not the type who breaks a sweat at 25 degrees, I'd say: go for it. You save money and still get decent weather for the beach and exploring the city.
don't listen to the "too hot" warning if you like heat - end of september is way more pleasant than july/august. temperatures are more like 25 - 28 degrees during the day, and at night it gets properly cool. beach is no problem, especially in the morning or from afternoon on, and there are also fewer tourists around at that time than in high summer. your girlfriend might have mixed up september with june - for lisbon it's really a sweet spot between climate and prices
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