September verdict

Portugal in September

Weather score73Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 35mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Albufeira, Portugal, Portugal travel weather guide
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September weather

Monthly averages

Temp

26°C

Rain

35mm

Sun

8.1h

Sea

13°C

Weather score

73

Very good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Drier

Rainfall averages 35mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Cool sea

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

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Temperature

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September26°C average high

September sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

September35mm average rain

September sits on the drier side of Portugal's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJune to September

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

September8.1 hours average sun

September sits close to Portugal's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsJune to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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September13°C average sea

September is one of Portugal's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.

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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September73 weather score

September scores above Portugal's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJune to September

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

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