Algarve in April
Spring and Easter
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
April is one of the best months to visit Algarve.
April is warm and bright, with Easter bringing the first busy week.
April in detail
What April actually feels like
- Weather
- 12–21°C
- Warm and mostly dry.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate, busier at Easter.
- Prices
- €€
- Fair rates.
+Warm, sunny days.
–Easter crowds.
My tip for April
Avoid Easter week for the best rates.
- Hiking
- Golf
How April compares
Against the other eleven months
3rd of 12 overall in Algarve, 7th for weather, 7th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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Weather
Weather in Algarve in April
In April Algarve averages a high of 21°C (70°F) and a low of 12°C (54°F), with about 39 mm of rain or snow over 5 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 16°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 21°C
- 70°F
- Average low
- 12°C
- 54°F
- Precipitation
- 39 mm
- Wet days
- 5
Climate data: IPMA (Faro Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Algarve in April: the questions people ask
- Is April a good time to visit Algarve?
- April is one of the best months to visit Algarve. It ranks 3 of 12 months in Algarve overall (7 for weather, 7 for space, 7 for value). The main upside: Warm, sunny days. The main downside: Easter crowds.
- What is the weather like in Algarve in April?
- Average highs are around 21°C and lows around 12°C. Expect about 39 mm of rain or snow over roughly 5 wet days. Warm and mostly dry. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 16°C).
- Is Algarve crowded in April?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate, busier at Easter. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Algarve in April?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Fair rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Algarve?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, June is the best month overall (April ranks 3 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.