Algarve Climate

Indepth analysis of the climate in the Algarve, complete with graphs for temperature, rainfall (precipitation), average sunlight hours and rainy days in the month.

The Algarve climate is one of the warmest on mainland europe with average maximum termperatures of 28 degrees celcius in July and August. The coolest month is January when the average maximum temperature is a respectable 15 degrees. Sea temperatures are between 14 degrees in February and 21 in September. Generally speaking the Algarve is cooler the further west you go. The area west of Lagos offers an especially welcome respite from the harsh summer heat of the interior. Likewise the higher ground in the mountains of Monchique are considerably cooler.

The Algarve temperature graph/ chart below shows average minimum, maximum and sea temperatures.

The climate in the Algarve is noted for its hot dry summers when rainfall is almost an unheard of event. Rainfall is most common during the rest of the year yet is neverthe less low with only 500mm of rainfall annually.

The graph below shows the average precipitation in mms for each month of the year.

The Algarve is well known for its abundant sunshine with some 3000 hours annualy. Even in the winter months there is still an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day and more than 20 days per month without significant rainfall.

The wonderful warm climate makes the Algarve a ideal location to spend a holiday at any time of year with the spring and autumn being the most special. It also is a key reason why an increasing number of people are choosing to make the Algarve their home.

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