Algarve Holiday Weather Overview
Algarve, one of the Europe's favourite holiday destinations, enjoys year round sunshine and a pleasant climate. With its beautiful coast, hills and acres of fertile orchards the city provides an immense variety of activities including water sports, dolphin watching, off-road jeep safaris, 'big game' fishing in the Atlantic and so on.
Things to do and see in Algarve
With its hot summer sun and mild winters, the city has become an ideal destination for a summer holiday or a winter break. The beaches of Algarve are as varied as its regions, and even in the midst of the high season, it is possible to discover a secluded sandy paradise, away from the bustle of the larger resorts.
In fact, Algarve is blessed with each feature to be an ideal family holiday destination. Its amazing beaches, a range of water sports and fantastic water parks wait for the tourists. In Algarve you can also enjoy tennis, jet skiing, waterskiing, windsurfing, fishing, golfing and horse riding. People who like to party into the early hours will definitely find a vibrant, cosmopolitan nightlife mainly in the coastal resorts.
When is the best month to visit Algarve?
Although spring and autumn are considered as the best periods to visit Algarve, it is a year-round holiday destination. During this preferable period the average temperature stands between 17ºC and 19ºC and is accompanied with a great level of sunshine.
Climate in Algarve
Algarve enjoys one of the most stable climates in the world with its moderate and kind weather influenced by both the Atlantic and Mediterranean seas and its proximity to North Africa. Temperatures in the summer months from May to August can reach as high as 30°C. However, winds tend to keep the temperatures down a little with coastal breezes. During the spring and autumn months from March to October the temperatures in Algarve average a pleasant 17°C to 19°C and this is accompanied with plenty of sunshine. The winter from November to February remains moderate and mild with bright sunny days and the temperature during this period stands around 15°C.
The Algarve, the southernmost region of mainland Portugal, is the most popular tourist destination in Portugal, and one of the most popular in Europe. Because of the natural attractions of the city it receives more than 7 million foreign tourists per year.
Summer in Algarve
In Algarve summer begins in June and lasts till September. The season is full of sunshine and heat. The average high temperature remains pleasant and stands at mid 20s, which climbs gradually and stays at 28ºC in July and August. Again in September temperature gets back down to 26ºC. Throughout the season, the city receives more than ten hours sunshine each day. However, cooling sea breezes help to take the edge off the heat as do the moderately low humidity levels all through the summer.
Autumn in Algarve
Autumn, which comes for October and November in Algarve, is great time to visit the city. During autumn the weather of the city remains very warm. The maximum average temperature climbs to 22ºC in October falls to 19ºC in November. However, the nighttime temperature brings cold with the average low of 13ºC. The sunshine levels fall dramatically during autumn in Algarve.
Winter in Algarve
Winter that comes in December and continues its journey till February is mild in Algarve with a regular high temperature of 16ºC in December and February. However, the temperature drops a bit in January and stands at 15ºC in January. During winter, the city receives more than six hours sunlight per day. Rainfall occurs, but it is infrequent, shorter.
Spring in Algarve
Spring is the best time to visit Algarve. During this season temperatures climbs and sun returns in the skies for some more hours. Spring usually start in March and lasts till late May. Both nighttime and ocean temperature remains cool.
What to pack and wear in Algarve?
Shorts and T shirts are perfectly alright for visiting Algarve. Tourists should make sure that they take comfy footwear for daytime. They should also take your heels, but save them for evening dining or night clubbing. If tourists are going to visit any religious sites, you have to cover your shoulders and bare legs. To save themselves from sun tourists should bring sun cream and sunglasses. From November to March Algarve can be cool and wet so taking a lightweight raincoat and umbrella will be a smart decision.
Best months to visit Algarve?
June and September are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Algarve. The weather averages gathered from Algarve weather forecast and Algarve weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 25°c and average of 309.8667 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Algarve?
January and February are the coldest months with temperature at around 11°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Algarve?
March and December receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 71.27mm.
Travelling to Algarve? Check out our Weather averages of Algarve 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 Algarve section.