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 16:43 (UTC+1).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
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
| 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 |
Good to know
- Currency
- EUR
- Language
- Portuguese
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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