Confirm hotel location, transport, and actual service times before choosing a departure around a particular event. Rooms near the sanctuary for the May and October anniversaries sell out earliest.
Fátima · YOUR QUESTION, ANSWERED
When is the best time to visit Fátima?
The best time depends on whether you want crowds or space. The major anniversary pilgrimages on May 12 to 13 and October 12 to 13 draw several hundred thousand people, with the candlelight procession on the night of the 12th and Mass on the 13th. Smaller 12th to 13th observances occur monthly from May to October. Choose those dates if communal observance is central to your intention, or quieter weekday dates in late spring or September if you prefer easier movement and more personal space.
Sources & further readingShrine of Fátima: official site
Official sources cover institutional information. Suggested pacing and itinerary choices are planning guidance. Check current arrangements for your travel dates.