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The Algarve

The Algarve · Portugal · Faro

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 16:43 (UTC+1).

Best time to go
May–Jun, Sep
Budget on the ground
$$ · mid-range
Nearest airport
FAO · Faro

Good for

In season

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High12 to 32°C54 to 90°F Rain0 to 80mm0 to 3.1in

May · high 76°F · rain 0.8in · 14.1h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Measured at Faro, this page’s gateway

The Algarve month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
MonthHigh °CHigh °FRain mmRain inLightNotes
January16°C61°F24mm0.9in9.9h9.9h
February17°C63°F35mm1.4in10.8h10.8h
March19°C66°F52mm2.0in11.9h11.9h
April20°C68°F49mm1.9in13.1h13.1h
May24°C76°F21mm0.8in14.1h14.1hin the recommended window
June26°C78°F11mm0.4in14.7h14.7hin the recommended window
July30°C85°F1mm0.0in14.5h14.5h
August30°C85°F0mm0.0in13.6h13.6h
September26°C79°F22mm0.9in12.4h12.4hin the recommended window
October24°C75°F60mm2.4in11.2h11.2h
November20°C67°F47mm1.9in10.1h10.1h
December17°C63°F76mm3.0in9.6h9.6h

Good to know

Currency
EUR
Language
Portuguese
Plug
C, F
Driving
on the right

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