Algarve in February
Almond blossom
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
February is a reasonable month in Algarve — with trade-offs.
February is quiet, with almond blossom inland and carnival parades in Loulé.
February in detail
What February actually feels like
- Weather
- 9–17°C
- Mild, with sunny days.
- Crowds
- Low
- Very quiet.
- Prices
- €
- The lowest rates.
+Almond blossom inland.
–Cool sea.
My tip for February
Drive the inland hills around Loulé for the blossom.
- Walking
- Culture
How February compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Algarve, 9th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Algarve in February
- Winter closures
- Some beach bars and resort restaurants close, though towns stay open.
November–March
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Weather
Weather in Algarve in February
In February Algarve averages a high of 17°C (63°F) and a low of 9°C (48°F), with about 42 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
- 17°C
- 63°F
- Average low
- 9°C
- 48°F
- Precipitation
- 42 mm
- Wet days
- 5
Climate data: IPMA (Faro Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Algarve in February: the questions people ask
- Is February a good time to visit Algarve?
- February is a reasonable month in Algarve — with trade-offs. It ranks 7 of 12 months in Algarve overall (9 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Almond blossom inland. The main downside: Cool sea.
- What is the weather like in Algarve in February?
- Average highs are around 17°C and lows around 9°C. Expect about 42 mm of rain or snow over roughly 5 wet days. Mild, with sunny days. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 16°C).
- Is Algarve crowded in February?
- Crowds are low. Very quiet. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Algarve in February?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 (€). The lowest 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 (February ranks 7 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.