Portimao Holiday Weather Overview
Portimao was once a fishing village; now it is one of the largest tourist destinations on the Algarve. It's beautiful beaches and good weather are major draws for visitors, and it makes a good base for exploring the wider delights of the Algarve region. The town's shopping centre is well known for high end brands, and the natural attractions in the area include fishing, caves to visit and dolphins to watch.
Portimao's Climate
Portimao's climate brings long, hot summers and mild winters, making it a popular year-round destination. There are no extremes of climate to both tourists, and the area is popular for winter getaways as well as summer holidays.
Portimao in Spring
Spring comes early to Portimao, with average daily highs of 15°C in March, rising to 21°C in May. Overnight temperatures go from 8°C in March to 15°C in May. There can be spring showers in early spring, but these merely serve to bring the surrounding countryside to life. As spring progresses, the rain lessens, and by May you would be unlucky to catch a shower.
Spring is a popular time to shop in Portimao or to explore the Algarve region, although the water temperature is a little chilly for swimming until May. If you're visiting Portimao in the spring, bring layered clothing and an umbrella.
Portimao in Summer
Portimao is at its busiest in the summer months, when wall to wall sunshine attracts visitors from far afield. In June, you can expect daily highs of 25°C rising to 28°C as the summer progresses. Overnight lows are a comfortably warm 16°C and there is almost no rain. Occasional heatwaves do push temperatures much higher, however, and temperatures in the high 30s Celsius are not unknown, although sea breezes help to cool things down.
Portimao in summer bring perfect beach weather, but it's also a great time to explore the surrounding area. Bring lightweight summer clothing and a hat and sunscreen.
Portimao in Autumn
Early autumn is a very popular time for visiting Portimao, because the summer warmth lingers well into October and the sea remains warm enough for swimming through most of the autumn.
Expect daily highs of 25°C in September, 23°C in October and 18°C in November. Nights are always cooler, but won't start to feel chilly until they reach around 10°C in November.
Rain increases as the autumn progresses, bringing occasional overcast days and period of prolonged rain - by November, you will see rain on around 10 days of the month, so take an umbrella and be prepared to spend some time visiting Portimao's museums and other indoor attractions on rainy days.
Portimao in Winter
Although the sea is chilly for swimming, Portimao's mild winter temperatures and sunshine are a draw for winter visitors. Throughout winter, daytime temperatures rarely fall below 15°C and nights rarely go below 8°C. Yes, there is some rain, but it's interspersed with gloriously sunny winter days to be enjoyed.
Best months to visit Portimao?
May and June are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Portimao. The weather averages gathered from Portimao weather forecast and Portimao weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 23°c and average of 285.5333 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Portimao?
January and February are the coldest months with temperature at around 10°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Portimao?
December and November receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 73.06mm.
Travelling to Portimao? Check out our Weather averages of Portimao to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Portimao section.