Frequently Asked Questions About The Algarve

From an overall perspective, the weather in the Algarve is one of the best in Europe if not the world. On average there are over 300 days producing 3,000 hours of sunshine in the Algarve making it one of the sunniest regions in Europe and comparable to California in the USA. The temperature begins to rise around the end of April and the sun can continue to shine right through to the end of November with very little rainfall during that time. Summer temperatures can hit heights of over 40°C in July and August. Although the daily average would be between 30-35°C.

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.