Albufeira, Algarve at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 20.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,250 h
- Rain a year
- 480 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 14 m
Climate in Albufeira, Algarve
Albufeira, Algarve has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 3,250 hours of sunshine a year, Albufeira, Algarve is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.4 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Albufeira, Algarve in October?
In October, Albufeira, Algarve is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Albufeira, Algarve.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min07:39 – 18:58
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+1Europe/Lisbon
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %65 %
- Seaweight 25 %40 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %78 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %74 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
Sea temperature in Albufeira, Algarve
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 18.2 – 21.3 °C
Swimming season: Aug – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Albufeira, Algarve ranges from 15.3 °C in February to 20.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from August to September.
From December to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 18.2 and 21.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16.0° | 15.4° | 16.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.3° | 14.5° | 16.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.4° | 14.7° | 16.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.3° | 15.4° | 17.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.2° | 16.4° | 18.1° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 18.9° | 17.4° | 20.7° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 19.6° | 18.0° | 21.0° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 20.3° | 18.2° | 21.8° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 20.2° | 18.8° | 21.9° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 19.8° | 18.2° | 21.3° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 18.2° | 17.2° | 19.3° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.9° | 15.9° | 17.9° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Albufeira, Algarve
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.7 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Albufeira, Algarve, 68 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Albufeira, Algarve: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Albufeira, Algarve has about 8 rainy days with 65 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27 | 15° | 10° | 16.0° | 6.4 h | 7 | 53 |
| FebruaryFeb | 31 | 16° | 10° | 15.3° | 7.4 h | 6 | 48 |
| MarchMar | 30 | 18° | 11° | 15.4° | 8.1 h | 9 | 68 |
| AprilApr | 37 | 20° | 13° | 16.3° | 9.1 h | 8 | 49 |
| MayMay | 59 | 23° | 15° | 17.2° | 10.1 h | 6 | 32 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 26° | 18° | 18.9° | 11.8 h | 2 | 7 |
| JulyJul | 84 | 29° | 19° | 19.6° | 12.4 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 87 | 29° | 20° | 20.3° | 11.4 h | 1 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 26° | 19° | 20.2° | 9.6 h | 4 | 23 |
| OctoberOct | 63 | 23° | 16° | 19.8° | 7.7 h | 8 | 65 |
| NovemberNov | 31 | 19° | 13° | 18.2° | 6.7 h | 8 | 61 |
| DecemberDec | 24 | 16° | 11° | 16.9° | 6.0 h | 8 | 72 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
37.09° N, 8.25° W · 14 m · Europe/Lisbon
Best time to visit Albufeira, Algarve
The best time to visit Albufeira, Algarve is from June to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 20.3 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from September to June. The wettest month is December with 72 mm of precipitation.
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Albufeira, Algarve for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep – Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Albufeira, Algarve month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
27January15° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In January, Albufeira, Algarve is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Albufeira, Algarve.
Albufeira, Algarve in January31February16° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In February, Albufeira, Algarve is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Albufeira, Algarve.
Albufeira, Algarve in February30March18° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In March, Albufeira, Algarve is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Albufeira, Algarve.
Albufeira, Algarve in March37April20° · Sea 16° · 9 h
In April, Albufeira, Algarve is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Albufeira, Algarve.
Albufeira, Algarve in April59May23° · Sea 17° · 10 h
In May, Albufeira, Algarve is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Albufeira, Algarve.
Albufeira, Algarve in May82June26° · Sea 19° · 12 h
In June, Albufeira, Algarve is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Albufeira, Algarve.
Albufeira, Algarve in June84July29° · Sea 20° · 12 h
In July, Albufeira, Algarve is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Albufeira, Algarve.
Albufeira, Algarve in July87August29° · Sea 20° · 11 h
In August, Albufeira, Algarve is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Albufeira, Algarve.
Albufeira, Algarve in August86September26° · Sea 20° · 10 h
In September, Albufeira, Algarve is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 20.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Albufeira, Algarve.
Albufeira, Algarve in September63October23° · Sea 20° · 8 h
In October, Albufeira, Algarve is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Albufeira, Algarve.
Albufeira, Algarve in October31November19° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In November, Albufeira, Algarve is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Albufeira, Algarve.
Albufeira, Algarve in November24December16° · Sea 17° · 6 h
In December, Albufeira, Algarve is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 72 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Albufeira, Algarve.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 35 min
- Distance
- 1,710 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Albufeira, Algarve
When is the best time to visit Albufeira, Algarve?
The best time to visit Albufeira, Algarve is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Albufeira, Algarve?
The sea temperature in Albufeira, Algarve ranges from 15.3 °C in February to 20.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from August to September.
Can you swim in Albufeira, Algarve in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.8 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from August to September.
What is the warmest month in Albufeira, Algarve?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Albufeira, Algarve?
The wettest month is December with 72 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Albufeira, Algarve get?
Albufeira, Algarve gets around 3,250 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.4 hours a day; in December there are 6.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Albufeira, Algarve in?
Albufeira, Algarve uses the time zone Europe/Lisbon: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Albufeira, Algarve?
A nonstop flight from London to Albufeira, Algarve takes about 2 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,710 km.
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