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When should you visit Algarve?
The Algarve is Portugal's beach coast, with dry summers and mild, quiet winters. July and August are hot, crowded and expensive. June and September give you warm, dry beach weather with more space, and spring and autumn are good for coastal walks and golf. The Atlantic stays fresh, even in summer. Here is how all twelve months compare for weather, crowds, prices and events.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
My recommendation
June & September
June and September are dry, sunny and warm, with fewer people and lower prices than July and August. The sea is warmest in September.
Best for beaches
June–September
Dry and sunny, busiest in July and August.
Best for walking
March–May & October
Mild trail weather on the coast.
Best value
November–February
Mild, quiet and cheap, with some closures.
Best for almond blossom
Late January–February
Inland hills turn white.
June scores
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What to know before you book
- Peak season
- Beaches and towns are packed and prices peak. Book early.
- Atlantic water
- The sea stays fresh, around 20–22°C at its warmest in late summer.
- Winter closures
- Some beach bars and resort restaurants close, though towns stay open.
July–August
All year
November–March
Algarve travel tip
Do the cliffs and caves by boat or on foot early in the day. The Seven Hanging Valleys trail and boat trips from Benagil or Lagos are calmest before 10am, and the light on the rocks is better too.
Month by month
All twelve months, at a glance
Tap any month for full scores, temperatures and planning notes.
- Temperature
- 8–16°C
- Mild and sunny between rain spells.
- Crowds
- Low
- Very quiet.
- Prices
- €
- The lowest rates.
Book a room with heating; nights are cool.
- Walking
- Golf
- Temperature
- 9–17°C
- Mild, with sunny days.
- Crowds
- Low
- Very quiet.
- Prices
- €
- The lowest rates.
Drive the inland hills around Loulé for the blossom.
- Walking
- Culture
- Temperature
- 11–19°C
- Mild and mostly sunny.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet.
- Prices
- €€
- Good value.
Walk the Seven Hanging Valleys trail in the morning.
- Hiking
- Golf
- Temperature
- 12–21°C
- Warm and mostly dry.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate, busier at Easter.
- Prices
- €€
- Fair rates.
Avoid Easter week for the best rates.
- Hiking
- Golf
- Temperature
- 15–24°C
- Warm, sunny and dry.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€
- Fair rates.
Book a boat trip to the sea caves on a calm morning.
- Beach
- Hiking
- Temperature
- 18–27°C
- Hot, dry and sunny.
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Busy.
- Prices
- €€€
- Mid-to-high rates.
Get to the popular beaches before 10am.
- Beach
- Boat trips
- Temperature
- 20–29°C
- Hot, dry and sunny.
- Crowds
- Very High
- Peak crowds.
- Prices
- €€€€
- Peak rates.
Try smaller beaches west of Lagos for more space.
- Beach
- Nightlife
- Temperature
- 20–29°C
- Hot, dry and sunny.
- Crowds
- Very High
- Peak crowds.
- Prices
- €€€€
- Peak rates.
Book cars and stays far ahead.
- Beach
- Families
- Temperature
- 18–26°C
- Warm and sunny.
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Busy early, calmer later.
- Prices
- €€€
- Rates fall through the month.
Late September is ideal for beach days.
- Beach
- Boat trips
- Temperature
- 16–23°C
- Warm, with the first autumn rain.
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Quieter.
- Prices
- €€
- Good value.
Pair a coastal walk with a swim on warm days.
- Hiking
- Beach
- Temperature
- 12–20°C
- Mild, with rain.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet.
- Prices
- €
- Low rates.
Stay in a town like Tavira or Lagos, which stay lively.
- Value
- Walking
- Temperature
- 10–17°C
- Mild and the wettest month.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet.
- Prices
- €
- Low rates.
Look for sunny-day walks between rain spells.
- Value
- Holidays
Climate
Algarve weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Precipitation | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C / 61°F | 8°C / 46°F | 49 mm | 6 |
| February | 17°C / 63°F | 9°C / 48°F | 42 mm | 5 |
| March | 19°C / 66°F | 11°C / 52°F | 47 mm | 6 |
| April | 21°C / 70°F | 12°C / 54°F | 39 mm | 5 |
| May | 24°C / 75°F | 15°C / 59°F | 26 mm | 4 |
| June | 27°C / 81°F | 18°C / 64°F | 5 mm | 1 |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 20°C / 68°F | 1 mm | 0 |
| August | 29°C / 84°F | 20°C / 68°F | 3 mm | 0 |
| September | 26°C / 79°F | 18°C / 64°F | 22 mm | 2 |
| October | 23°C / 73°F | 16°C / 61°F | 56 mm | 6 |
| November | 20°C / 68°F | 12°C / 54°F | 76 mm | 7 |
| December | 17°C / 63°F | 10°C / 50°F | 90 mm | 7 |
Climate data: IPMA (Faro Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
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FAQ
Planning a trip to Algarve
What is the best month to visit the Algarve?
June and September have dry, sunny weather and fewer crowds than July and August.
Is the Algarve warm in winter?
It is mild, with highs around 16–17°C, but too cool for most people to swim.