Weather
Weather in Algarve by month
The best time to visit is May–July and September–October, with average highs of 22–28°C and moderate rain. July is the warmest month (about 28°C by day) and February the coolest (10°C at night); November is the wettest (around 95 mm of rain) and July the driest.
Algarve weather by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May★ | Jun★ | Jul★ | Aug | Sept★ | Oct★ | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High / Low (°C) | 15° 11° | 15° 10° | 17° 11° | 19° 13° | 22° 15° | 25° 18° | 28° 19° | 28° 20° | 25° 19° | 22° 17° | 18° 14° | 16° 12° |
| Rain (mm) | 50 | 53 | 67 | 62 | 35 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 75 | 95 | 72 |
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER
Algarve month by month
January
15°/ 11°Cool
50 mm · some rainPack: Jacket and a sweater · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cool and some rain: around 15°C by day and 11°C at night, with about 50 mm of rain.
February
15°/ 10°Cool
53 mm · some rainPack: Jacket and a sweater · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cool and some rain: around 15°C by day and 10°C at night, with about 53 mm of rain.
March
17°/ 11°Cool
67 mm · some rainPack: Jacket and a sweater · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cool and some rain: around 17°C by day and 11°C at night, with about 67 mm of rain.
April
19°/ 13°Mild
62 mm · some rainPack: Light layers and a light jacket · umbrella
Good trips this month
Mild and some rain: around 19°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 62 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
May
22°/ 15°Mild
35 mm · fairly dryPack: Light layers and a light jacket
Good trips this month
Mild and fairly dry: around 22°C by day and 15°C at night, with about 35 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
June
25°/ 18°Warm
8 mm · dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and dry: around 25°C by day and 18°C at night, with about 8 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
July
28°/ 19°Warm
1 mm · dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and dry: around 28°C by day and 19°C at night, with about 1 mm of rain.
August
28°/ 20°Warm
4 mm · dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and dry: around 28°C by day and 20°C at night, with about 4 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
September
25°/ 19°Warm
23 mm · fairly dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and fairly dry: around 25°C by day and 19°C at night, with about 23 mm of rain.
- ★ Best timeThis month
October
22°/ 17°Mild
75 mm · some rainPack: Light layers and a light jacket · umbrella
Good trips this month
Mild and some rain: around 22°C by day and 17°C at night, with about 75 mm of rain.
November
18°/ 14°Mild
95 mm · wetPack: Light layers and a light jacket · umbrella
Good trips this month
Mild and wet: around 18°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 95 mm of rain.
December
16°/ 12°Cool
72 mm · some rainPack: Jacket and a sweater · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cool and some rain: around 16°C by day and 12°C at night, with about 72 mm of rain.
Weather questions about Algarve
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Algarve?
What's the weather like in Algarve in October?
Mild and some rain: around 22°C by day and 17°C at night, with about 75 mm of rain. Pack: Light layers and a light jacket, umbrella. October is one of the best months to visit.
When is the best time for boat trips in Algarve?
May–September: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
When is the best time for sightseeing in Algarve?
October and December–May: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
What is the warmest month in Algarve?
July: average highs of about 28°C and lows of 19°C.
Which month has the most rain in Algarve?
How cold does Algarve get?
In February, the coolest month, days average 15°C and nights 10°C. Frost is rare.
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER · Algarve Guide