Weather Guide

Portugal Average Monthly Weather

Weather score51Mixed annual avg

Best months: August, July, September

Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 21°C, sunshine averages 7.3h per day, and rainfall totals about 809mm. Sea temperatures average 11°C across the year.

Albufeira, Portugal, Portugal travel weather guide
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Annual weather

Annual averages

Temp

21°C

Rain

809mm

Annual total

Sun

7.3h

Sea

11°C

Weather score

51

Mixed avg

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Showers

Rainfall averages 85mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Portugal with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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October22°C average high

October is close to Portugal's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

October85mm average rain

October is wetter than Portugal's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsJune to September

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

October6.4 hours average sun

October is below Portugal's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsJune to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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October13°C average sea

October sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.

Warmest seaJune to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 12°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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October53 weather score

October sits close to Portugal's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJune to September

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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