The Algarve
Cliffs the colour of biscuit, water that stays warm into October, and enough sleepy fishing towns that you can pretend you found one.
The best time to visit The Algarve is May–Jun, Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (83°F). Local time there is 07:55 (UTC+1).
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The year at a glance
May · high 24°C · rain 21mm · 14.1h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Faro, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C61°F | 24mm0.9in | 9.9h9.9h | |
| February | 17°C63°F | 35mm1.4in | 10.8h10.8h | |
| March | 19°C66°F | 52mm2.0in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| April | 20°C68°F | 49mm1.9in | 13.1h13.1h | |
| May | 24°C76°F | 21mm0.8in | 14.1h14.1h | in the recommended window |
| June | 26°C78°F | 11mm0.4in | 14.7h14.7h | in the recommended window |
| July | 30°C85°F | 1mm0.0in | 14.5h14.5h | |
| August | 30°C85°F | 0mm0.0in | 13.6h13.6h | |
| September | 26°C79°F | 22mm0.9in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 24°C75°F | 60mm2.4in | 11.2h11.2h | |
| November | 20°C67°F | 47mm1.9in | 10.1h10.1h | |
| December | 17°C63°F | 76mm3.0in | 9.6h9.6h |
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When is the best time to visit The Algarve?
The best time to visit The Algarve is May–Jun, Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (83°F).
How warm does The Algarve get?
Typical daytime highs in The Algarve are Mar–May 21°C (70°F), Jun–Aug 28°C (83°F), Sep–Nov 23°C (74°F), Dec–Feb 17°C (62°F).
Is The Algarve expensive?
On the ground, The Algarve is middling.
What sort of trip is The Algarve good for?
The Algarve is good for beach and sun holidays, relaxing holidays, food and drink, nature and scenery.
How rainy is The Algarve?
The wettest month in The Algarve is December at 76mm (3.0in), the driest August at 0mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 33mm (1.3in).
What plug do I need for The Algarve?
The Algarve uses type C, F sockets at 230 V.
