What’s the weather like in the Winter Algarve?

The cold winter in the Algarve runs from the beginning of December to the end of January, so a short period compared to many other European countries. The sun is normally still shining and warm until the end of November and begins again from around the middle of February, the temperatures start to rise again after a few months of a cold snap in December and January. During the daytime, the temperatures can still reach a warm 16-25°C however it can get a little chilly in the mornings and late evening with temperatures dropping to lows of 5-10°C. However, don’t expect any white Christmases, although snow has fallen at the highest point up in the mountains of Monchique many years ago, it has been almost 20 years since it hit the coastal areas.