The climate of the Algarve
According to shopareview, the Algarve occupies the entire width of the southernmost part of Portugal. Although the Algarve is the most popular holiday destination in Portugal, not the entire region has yet been swallowed up by mass tourism and there are certainly quite a few authentic villages and hamlets inland. But the Algarve is of course mainly known as a sun, sea and beach destination. Every year millions of people flock to the coast to enjoy all that this beautiful coastal region has to offer. There are many beautiful golf courses and one beach is even more beautiful and spectacular than the other. Within the Köppen-Geiger climate system, the climate of the Algarve is referred to as a Mediterranean climate or a Mediterranean climate. In this case the warm Mediterranean climate, which is indicated by the letter code Csa.
According to shoppingpicks, the Mediterranean climate that prevails here feels different due to the presence of the Atlantic Ocean. This ensures that the temperatures feel a bit more pleasant and mild. In summer the maximum temperatures on the coast are around 27-28 degrees. Inland, maximum temperatures of around 30 degrees are normal in the Algarve. Most rain falls in the Algarve during the winter period, which runs from November to the end of March. The Algarve has an average of about 3000 hours of sunshine per year, which is one of the highest in Europe. In the interior, due to the absence of sea breezes, it can sometimes be very hot and dry.
Climate figures
The figures below are based on long-term average climate statistics. The temperatures are displayed in degrees Celsius (°C).
| Maximum temperature | Minimum temperature | Hours of sunshine per day | Days of rainfall per month | Water temperature | ||
| January | 16℃ | 9℃ | 5 | 14 | 16℃ | |
| February | 16℃ | 9℃ | 6 | 13 | 16℃ | |
| March | 18℃ | 10℃ | 7 | 12 | 15℃ | |
| April | 19℃ | 11℃ | 8 | 11 | 16℃ | |
| May | 21℃ | 13℃ | 10 | 8 | 17℃ | |
| June | 24℃ | 16℃ | 11 | 5 | 19℃ | |
| July | 27℃ | 17℃ | 12 | 1 | 20℃ | |
| August | 27℃ | 18℃ | 11 | 2 | 21℃ | |
| September | 26℃ | 17℃ | 9 | 5 | 21℃ | |
| October | 22℃ | 15℃ | 7 | 10 | 20℃ | |
| November | 19℃ | 12℃ | 6 | 12 | 18℃ | |
| December | 16℃ | 10℃ | 5 | 14 | 17℃ |
The weather in the Algarve
Do you want to know what the weather is like in the Algarve and what the current weather forecast for the Algarve looks like? On our weather forecast pages for the Algarve you can see what the current temperature is, what temperatures you can expect in the coming days and what the wind chill is. In addition, you can view the probability of precipitation, what type of precipitation is expected (for example, snow or rain) and approximately how much precipitation can fall within 24 hours. The general weather picture is just as important as the temperature or the chance of precipitation. Will it be sunny or heavily cloudy? What is the wind direction and how high is the wind force? Thanks to our accurate weather data, you can get a good idea of the weather conditions you may encounter within the Algarve. Below you can see all the places in the Algarve where we offer weather forecasts.
January weather
In January, the average maximum temperature in Algarve is around 16 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in January is 9 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in January at this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 14 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
February weather
In the month of February, the average maximum temperature in Algarve is around 16 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in February is 9 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in February at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 13 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
March weather
In the month of March, the average maximum temperature in Algarve is around 18 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in March is 10 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in March at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 12 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
The weather in April
In the month of April, the average maximum temperature in Algarve is around 19 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in April is 11 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in April at this destination is around 8 hours per day. Within the whole month there is rainfall for about 11 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
May weather
In the month of May, the average maximum temperature in Algarve is around 21 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in May is 13 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in May in this destination is around 10 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 8 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means little precipitation in this month.
The weather in June
In the month of June, the average maximum temperature in Algarve is around 24 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in June is 16 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in June at this destination is around 11 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 5 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means little precipitation in this month.
The weather in July
In July, the average maximum temperature in Algarve is around 27 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in July is 17 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in July at this destination is around 12 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 1 day. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for an almost dry month.
The weather in August
In the month of August, the average maximum temperature in Algarve is around 27 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in August is 18 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in August in this destination is around 11 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 2 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for an almost dry month.
The weather in September
In the month of September, the average maximum temperature in Algarve is around 26 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in September is 17 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in September at this destination is around 9 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 5 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means little precipitation in this month.
The weather in October
In October, the average maximum temperature in Algarve is around 22 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in October is 15 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in October at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 10 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
The weather in November
In November, the average maximum temperature in Algarve is around 19 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in November is 12 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in November at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 12 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
December weather
In the month of December the average maximum temperature in Algarve is around 16 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in December is 10 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in December at this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 14 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
