Sunny throughout the year
The Algarve weather is very sunny throughout the year with up to 13 hours of shimmering sunshine per day in the summer. There’s around 12 hours of sunlight in autumn, which is slightly less than the summer but still plenty of time to relax by the shore or do some shopping in a nearby town or city.
Temperatures in Algarve are between 13°C and 22°C in autumn, which is still mild and enjoyable. There’s around 55mm of rain per month with an average sea temperature of 19°C.
Winter weather is mild with highs of 15°C between December and February. It gets warmer in spring and temperatures often reach highs of 22°C in May. You’ll have around ten hours of sunlight per day with an average humidity ranging from 60% to 75%.
Summer hot and sultry
Tourists looking for sunshine will enjoy the Algarve summer. With almost no rainfall across June, July and August, the Algarve is dry through the summer months with the long days (peaking at 12 hours of sunlight in July) and near-zero cloud cover leaving a very warm climate. Temperatures can hit as high as 30°C in July, ranging upwards from the mid-20s. A gentle breeze may offer some relief from the heat, but wind speeds are relatively low so taking refuge in the shade at the height of the summer days might be advisable
