Albufeira, Algarve weather in September
Temperature, sea and sunshine in September: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in September
Excellent
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Albufeira, Algarve in September?
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.
September compared
How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.
| AugustAug | SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 87 | 86 | 63 |
| Day | 29° | 26° | 23° |
| Night | 20° | 19° | 16° |
| Sea | 20° | 20° | 20° |
| Sun | 11 h | 10 h | 8 h |
| Rain days | 1 | 4 | 8 |
More details for September
- Daylight
- 12 h 29 min07:14 – 19:43
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 34 %on average
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+1Europe/Lisbon
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %46 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in September
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
Albufeira, Algarve in September: quick answers
Is Albufeira, Algarve hot in September?
Warm rather than hot: in September, daytime highs in Albufeira, Algarve average 26 °C and nights cool to about 19 °C. On about 2 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Albufeira, Algarve in September?
Yes. In September the sea averages 20.2 °C – refreshing for a swim.
Does it rain much in Albufeira, Algarve in September?
Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total.
Albufeira, Algarve month by month
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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)