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PortugalThe climate of the Algarve
The current climate in the Algarve features temperatures ranging from a high of 28°C to a low of 17°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 10°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for the Algarve, Portugal.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in the Algarve in recent years was 40°C in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 9°C in January 2021.
Rainfall amount
On average, the Algarve receives 316 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate in the Algarve is based on weather data from Faro. Other spots might have different weather.
Best time to visit the Algarve?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to the Algarve is March through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit the Algarve. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of the Algarve
The climate table of the Algarve shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 18 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 11 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 27 | 29 | 44 | 41 | 22 | 6,0 | 0,1 | 0,3 | 8,0 | 46 | 61 | 31 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in the Algarve, Portugal. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in the Algarve
Yearly Temperature in the Algarve
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in the Algarve, Portugal. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in the Algarve
Total Yearly Precipitation in the Algarve
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in the Algarve, Portugal. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in the Algarve
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Average weather in the Algarve by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the Algarve. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.