AI-generatedCarvoeiro at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 20.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,090 h
- Rain a year
- 471 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 42 m
Climate in Carvoeiro
Carvoeiro has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 3,090 hours of sunshine a year, Carvoeiro is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Carvoeiro
The best time to visit Carvoeiro is from May to October. 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 October to May. The wettest month is December with 74 mm of precipitation.
Carvoeiro through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Carvoeiro in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 20–25 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Carvoeiro in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 29–32 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 11.3 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Carvoeiro in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 20–29 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Carvoeiro in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 17–18 °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
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – October
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
07:4018:59
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 07:24–08:15 · evening 18:24–19:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:14–07:24 · evening 19:15–19:25
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 Carvoeiro compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 26° at the start of the month to 22° at the end. The sea cools from 20° to 19°. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 12° |
| Sea | 20° | 19° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Carvoeiro in October?
In October, Carvoeiro is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °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 Carvoeiro.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min07:40 – 18:59
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %93 %
- Seaweight 25 %40 %
- 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 Carvoeiro
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Carvoeiro: score 86 against 72. In September, days are 4 °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.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 72 | 86better |
| Daytime high | 25° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 17° |
| Sea | 19.8° | 20.2° |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h | 9.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 65 mm | 21 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Carvoeiro month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
24January17° · Sea 16° · 5.8 h
In January, Carvoeiro is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °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 Carvoeiro.
Carvoeiro in January28February18° · Sea 15° · 6.7 h
In February, Carvoeiro is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.7 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 Carvoeiro.
Carvoeiro in February34March20° · Sea 15° · 7.8 h
In March, Carvoeiro is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °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 Carvoeiro.
Carvoeiro in March50April22° · Sea 16° · 8.9 h
In April, Carvoeiro is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Carvoeiro.
Carvoeiro in April74May25° · Sea 17° · 10.2 h
In May, Carvoeiro is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10.2 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 Carvoeiro.
Carvoeiro in May82June29° · Sea 19° · 11.3 h
In June, Carvoeiro is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °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. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Carvoeiro.
Carvoeiro in June83July31° · Sea 20° · 11.6 h
In July, Carvoeiro is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °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 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Carvoeiro.
Carvoeiro in July84August32° · Sea 20° · 10.9 h
In August, Carvoeiro is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Carvoeiro.
Carvoeiro in August86September29° · Sea 20° · 9.3 h
In September, Carvoeiro is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. 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. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Carvoeiro.
Carvoeiro in September72October25° · Sea 20° · 7.4 h
In October, Carvoeiro is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °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 Carvoeiro.
Carvoeiro in October33November20° · Sea 18° · 6.1 h
In November, Carvoeiro is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °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 Carvoeiro.
Carvoeiro in November21December17° · Sea 17° · 5.3 h
In December, Carvoeiro is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °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 Carvoeiro.
Carvoeiro in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Carvoeiro
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°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in August (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to October.
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 | 24 | 17° | 8° | 16.0° | 5.8 h | 8 | 57 |
| FebruaryFeb | 28 | 18° | 8° | 15.3° | 6.7 h | 7 | 49 |
| MarchMar | 34 | 20° | 10° | 15.4° | 7.8 h | 9 | 64 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 22° | 11° | 16.3° | 8.9 h | 8 | 43 |
| MayMay | 74 | 25° | 14° | 17.2° | 10.2 h | 5 | 26 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 29° | 16° | 18.9° | 11.3 h | 2 | 6 |
| JulyJul | 83 | 31° | 18° | 19.6° | 11.6 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 84 | 32° | 18° | 20.3° | 10.9 h | 0 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 29° | 17° | 20.2° | 9.3 h | 3 | 21 |
| OctoberOct | 72 | 25° | 15° | 19.8° | 7.4 h | 8 | 65 |
| NovemberNov | 33 | 20° | 11° | 18.2° | 6.1 h | 9 | 63 |
| DecemberDec | 21 | 17° | 9° | 16.9° | 5.3 h | 9 | 74 |
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
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Sea temperature in Carvoeiro
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 Carvoeiro 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.
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 Carvoeiro
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 7.4 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Carvoeiro, 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 in Carvoeiro: 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, Carvoeiro has about 8 rainy days with 65 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Carvoeiro
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 and clouds in Carvoeiro
How breezy and how cloudy Carvoeiro 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.
In October, the wind in Carvoeiro 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Carvoeiro: 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 and humidity in Carvoeiro
How often the day gets hot in Carvoeiro (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Carvoeiro has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °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 Carvoeiro
Weather for your travel dates
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Carvoeiro 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.
Carvoeiro has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23).
- 45
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 84
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 11.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 72
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 23
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
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
- 1,720 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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Carvoeiro vs Portimão
In October the holiday weather in Carvoeiro and Portimão is about equally good (score 72 vs 71). During the day it is about as warm in Portimão as in Carvoeiro. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Carvoeiro | Portimão |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 72 | 71 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | May – Oct | May – Oct |
Through the year
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- 13CarvoeiroThis page25°20°72
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Frequently asked questions about Carvoeiro
When is the best time to visit Carvoeiro?
The best time to visit Carvoeiro is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Carvoeiro?
The sea temperature in Carvoeiro 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 Carvoeiro 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 Carvoeiro?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Carvoeiro?
The wettest month is December with 74 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Carvoeiro get?
Carvoeiro 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 Carvoeiro in?
Carvoeiro is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Carvoeiro?
A nonstop flight from London to Carvoeiro takes about 2 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,720 km.
Which school holidays are best for Carvoeiro?
Carvoeiro has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 45, May half-term 76, summer holidays 84, October half-term 72, Christmas holidays 23.