Algarve in October
Warm autumn
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is one of the best months to visit Algarve.
October is warm and calm, good for walking and quiet beach days.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 16–23°C
- Warm, with the first autumn rain.
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Quieter.
- Prices
- €€
- Good value.
+Warm days and quiet beaches.
–The first rains.
My tip for October
Pair a coastal walk with a swim on warm days.
- Hiking
- Beach
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
3rd of 12 overall in Algarve, 6th for weather, 6th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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Weather
Weather in Algarve in October
In October Algarve averages a high of 23°C (73°F) and a low of 16°C (61°F), with about 56 mm of rain or snow over 6 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
- 23°C
- 73°F
- Average low
- 16°C
- 61°F
- Precipitation
- 56 mm
- Wet days
- 6
Climate data: IPMA (Faro Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Algarve in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Algarve?
- October is one of the best months to visit Algarve. It ranks 3 of 12 months in Algarve overall (6 for weather, 6 for space, 6 for value). The main upside: Warm days and quiet beaches. The main downside: The first rains.
- What is the weather like in Algarve in October?
- Average highs are around 23°C and lows around 16°C. Expect about 56 mm of rain or snow over roughly 6 wet days. Warm, with the first autumn rain. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 16°C).
- Is Algarve crowded in October?
- Crowds are low–moderate. Quieter. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Algarve in October?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Good value. 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 (October ranks 3 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.