Portugal
Algarve Weather & Climate
Ochre sea stacks, hidden grottos and 300 days of sunshine on the Atlantic
22°C
Max sea
27°C
Max air
July
Best month
1mm
Driest month
Ochre sea stacks, hidden grottos and 300 days of sunshine on the Atlantic
The Algarve is Portugal's sun-drenched southern coast and one of Europe's most celebrated beach destinations — and yet it retains a raw, dramatic beauty that mass tourism has never quite managed to diminish. The western Algarve is Atlantic wild: huge swells, natural arches and sea stacks carved from the golden-orange cliffs at Sagres and Lagos. Moving east, the coast softens into the sheltered, calm waters of the Ria Formosa lagoon system, where barrier islands accessible only by boat harbour some of the region's most pristine beaches. Inland, white villages, cork oak forests and some of the world's most celebrated golf courses await.
When to go: June to September offers the warmest, driest weather. May and October are shoulder season gems with fewer crowds.
The best months to visit Algarve are July, August, September. Peak season is July with the best combination of warm temperatures and low rainfall.
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain | UV | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14°C | 16°C | 77mm | 3 | 20 |
| Feb | 15°C | 15°C | 66mm | 4 | 19 |
| Mar | 16°C | 15°C | 50mm | 5 | 18 |
| Apr | 18°C | 16°C | 35mm | 7 | 17 |
| May | 20°C | 17°C | 25mm | 9 | 15 |
| Jun | 24°C | 19°C | 7mm | 11 | 13 |
| Jul | 27°C | 21°C | 1mm | 11 | 11 |
| Aug | 27°C | 22°C | 3mm | 10 | 11 |
| Sep | 25°C | 21°C | 19mm | 8 | 13 |
| Oct | 21°C | 19°C | 59mm | 6 | 16 |
| Nov | 17°C | 17°C | 89mm | 3 | 19 |
| Dec | 14°C | 16°C | 98mm | 2 | 20 |
The best time to visit Algarve is July, August, September. Peak season is July when temperatures reach 27°C with virtually no rain. June to September offers the warmest, driest weather. May and October are shoulder season gems with fewer crowds.
Sea temperatures in Algarve range from 15°C in February to 22°C in August. The sea is warm at its warmest.
Winter temperatures in Algarve average 14°C with sea temperatures of 15°C. Conditions are milder in winter.
The driest month is July with 1mm. The wettest month sees 98mm. Algarve receives 529mm annually.
Cold and cool seas. Some rain (77mm). UV 3.
Cool and cool seas. Some rain (66mm). UV 4.
Cool and cool seas. Very little rain (50mm). UV 5.
Cool and cool seas. Very little rain (35mm). UV 7.
Mild and cool seas. Very little rain (25mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Warm and refreshing seas. Virtually no rain (7mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Warm and refreshing seas. Virtually no rain (1mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Warm and warm seas. Virtually no rain (3mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Warm and refreshing seas. Virtually no rain (19mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Mild and refreshing seas. Very little rain (59mm). UV 6.
Cool and cool seas. Some rain (89mm). UV 3.
Cold and cool seas. Some rain (98mm). UV 2.
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