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Aljezur weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Aljezur at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 28°
Warmest sea
Sep · 19.2°
Sunshine a year
3,090 h
Rain a year
471 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+0 / UTC+1
Elevation
10 m

Climate in Aljezur

Aljezur has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 3,090 hours of sunshine a year, Aljezur is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Aljezur

The best time to visit Aljezur is from June to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in September it only reaches 19.2 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable all year round except in August. The wettest month is December with 74 mm of precipitation.

Aljezur through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Aljezur in spring

Mar – May

46

Fair

  • 19–23 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 9.0 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Aljezur in summer

Jun – Aug

80

Excellent

  • 26–28 °C by day
  • Sea 19 °C
  • 11.3 h of sun a day
  • 2 rainy days in all

Aljezur in autumn

Sep – Nov

58

Fair

  • 19–27 °C by day
  • Sea 19 °C
  • 7.6 h of sun a day
  • 20 rainy days in all

Aljezur in winter

Dec – Feb

24

Poor

  • 16–17 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 5.9 h of sun a day
  • 23 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

All year except Aug

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Aljezur for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

64

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 15°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 23°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 20°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 18°

07:4219:00

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:26–08:17 · evening 18:25–19:16
Blue hour
Morning 07:16–07:26 · evening 19:16–19:26

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Aljezur compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The sea cools from 19° to 18°. The days get 1.1 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high25°21°
Night-time low15°13°
Sea19°18°
Daylight11.9 h10.7 h

What is the weather like in Aljezur in October?

In October, Aljezur is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.4 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 Aljezur.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 18 min07:42 – 19:00
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
48 %on averageAll months
Hot days
1 day30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+1offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %78 %
  • Seaweight 25 %29 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %73 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %71 %

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
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Aljezur

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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September has the better holiday weather in Aljezur: score 83 against 64. In September, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. September has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.

October vs September, Aljezur
MonthOctoberSeptember
Holiday weather score6483better
Daytime high24°27°
Night-time low14°16°
Sea19.0°19.2°
Sunshine7.4 h9.3 hbetter
Rainy days83better
Rainfall65 mm21 mmbetter
Muggy days22

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Aljezur month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

24January16° · Sea 16° · 5.8 h

In January, Aljezur is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aljezur.

Aljezur in January
28February17° · Sea 15° · 6.6 h

In February, Aljezur is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aljezur.

Aljezur in February
30March19° · Sea 15° · 7.8 h

In March, Aljezur is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aljezur.

Aljezur in March
44April21° · Sea 16° · 9.0 h

In April, Aljezur is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Aljezur.

Aljezur in April
64May23° · Sea 17° · 10.3 h

In May, Aljezur is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 26 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Aljezur.

Aljezur in May
79June26° · Sea 18° · 11.3 h

In June, Aljezur is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Aljezur.

Aljezur in June
80July28° · Sea 19° · 11.6 h

In July, Aljezur is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 11.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Aljezur.

Aljezur in July
82August28° · Sea 19° · 11.0 h

In August, Aljezur is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 11.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Aljezur.

Aljezur in August
83September27° · Sea 19° · 9.3 h

In September, Aljezur is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Aljezur.

Aljezur in September
64October24° · Sea 19° · 7.4 h

In October, Aljezur is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.4 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 Aljezur.

Aljezur in October
28November19° · Sea 18° · 6.1 h

In November, Aljezur is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aljezur.

Aljezur in November
21December17° · Sea 17° · 5.3 h

In December, Aljezur is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aljezur.

Aljezur in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Aljezur

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°

CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in August (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 24°Night 14°Sea 19°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2416°8°15.7°5.8 h857
FebruaryFeb2817°9°15.1°6.6 h749
MarchMar3019°10°15.1°7.8 h964
AprilApr4421°12°15.8°9.0 h843
MayMay6423°14°16.7°10.3 h526
JuneJun7926°16°18.1°11.3 h26
JulyJul8028°17°18.5°11.6 h01
AugustAug8228°17°19.0°11.0 h02
SeptemberSep8327°16°19.2°9.3 h321
OctoberOct6424°14°19.0°7.4 h865
NovemberNov2819°11°17.7°6.1 h963
DecemberDec2117°9°16.6°5.3 h974

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

37.32° N, 8.80° W · 10 m · Europe/Lisbon

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Aljezur

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October19.0°Cfresh

8 in 10 years: 17.7 – 20.4 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 19.0°8 in 10 years 17.7° – 20.4°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Aljezur ranges from 15.1 °C in February to 19.2 °C in September. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in September, while the air already peaks in August. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 18.2 and 20.4 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan15.7°15.1°16.6°cold
FebruaryFeb15.1°14.2°15.9°cold
MarchMar15.1°14.6°15.8°cold
AprilApr15.8°15.1°16.8°cold
MayMay16.7°15.8°17.6°cold
JuneJun18.1°16.9°19.3°fresh
JulyJul18.5°17.7°19.3°fresh
AugustAug19.0°18.0°20.4°fresh
SeptemberSep19.2°18.2°20.4°fresh
OctoberOct19.0°17.7°20.4°fresh
NovemberNov17.7°16.5°19.0°fresh
DecemberDec16.6°15.8°17.4°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Aljezur

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
3,090 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.6 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 5.3 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.4 hDaylight 11.3 hShare of daylight 65 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.4 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Aljezur, 65 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Aljezur: 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.

Per year
471 mm on 67 days
Wettest month
Dec · 74 mm
Driest month
Jul · 1 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 65 mm

In October, Aljezur has about 8 rainy days with 65 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Aljezur

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 30 min
Fair skin
about 35 min
Light brown skin
about 50 min
Olive skin
about 65 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Aljezur

How breezy and how cloudy Aljezur is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
22 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Jul · 23 km/h
Calmest month
Sep · 20 km/h
OctoberWind 20 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Aljezur typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
41 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 17 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 53 %
OctoberCloud cover 48 %Sunshine 7.4 h

In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Aljezur: variable cloud, with about 7.4 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Aljezur

How often the day gets hot in Aljezur (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
27 days
Hottest month
Aug · 28 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 1Daytime high 24 °C

In October, Aljezur has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 24 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Aljezur

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Aljezur in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Aljezur has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    40

    Fair

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 8.6 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    67

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 10.5 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    81

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 11.2 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    64

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 7.4 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    23

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 5.6 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 35 min
Distance
1,710 km
Time zone
UTC+1
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

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Aljezur vs Lagos

In October the holiday weather in Aljezur and Lagos is about equally good (score 64 vs 60). During the day Lagos is 1 °C cooler than Aljezur. The sea in Lagos is 1 °C warmer.

Aljezur vs Lagos, in October
in OctoberAljezurLagos
Holiday weather score6460
Daytime high24°23°
Sea19°20°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days88
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberAljezur 24°Lagos 23°
AljezurLagos
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Ranking

Portugal in October: the best places

In October, Aljezur ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  6. 6Amadora22°19°82
  7. 7Sintra21°82
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  9. 19AljezurThis page24°19°64
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Frequently asked questions about Aljezur

When is the best time to visit Aljezur?

The best time to visit Aljezur 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 Aljezur?

The sea temperature in Aljezur ranges from 15.1 °C in February to 19.2 °C in September. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Aljezur in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.0 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Aljezur?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.

When does it rain most in Aljezur?

The wettest month is December with 74 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Aljezur get?

Aljezur gets around 3,090 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 5.3 hours a day.

What time zone is Aljezur in?

Aljezur is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Aljezur?

A nonstop flight from London to Aljezur takes about 2 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,710 km.

Which school holidays are best for Aljezur?

Aljezur has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 40, May half-term 67, summer holidays 81, October half-term 64, Christmas holidays 23.