AI-generatedLagos, Algarve at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 25°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 19.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,230 h
- Rain a year
- 471 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in Lagos, Algarve
Lagos, Algarve has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 3,230 hours of sunshine a year, Lagos, Algarve is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: July – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
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Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Lagos, Algarve in October?
In October, Lagos, Algarve is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °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 so-so month for a holiday in Lagos, Algarve.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min07:41 – 18:59
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+1Europe/Lisbon
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %47 %
- Seaweight 25 %37 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %82 %
- 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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Lagos, Algarve
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 18.0 – 21.1 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
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The sea temperature in Lagos, Algarve ranges from 15.3 °C in February to 19.9 °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. From December to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 18.6 and 21.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16.0° | 15.3° | 16.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.3° | 14.4° | 16.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.3° | 14.7° | 16.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.1° | 15.3° | 17.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.0° | 16.2° | 17.8° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 18.6° | 17.3° | 20.4° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 19.2° | 18.0° | 20.4° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 19.7° | 17.7° | 21.2° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 19.9° | 18.6° | 21.4° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 19.6° | 18.0° | 21.1° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 18.2° | 16.9° | 19.4° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.9° | 15.9° | 17.7° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Lagos, 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 7.9 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Lagos, Algarve, 70 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Lagos, Algarve
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 it, 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.
Rain in Lagos, 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, Lagos, 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 | 26 | 15° | 11° | 16.0° | 6.4 h | 8 | 57 |
| FebruaryFeb | 30 | 16° | 11° | 15.3° | 7.2 h | 7 | 49 |
| MarchMar | 30 | 17° | 12° | 15.3° | 8.1 h | 9 | 64 |
| AprilApr | 35 | 18° | 14° | 16.1° | 9.4 h | 8 | 43 |
| MayMay | 47 | 21° | 15° | 17.0° | 10.7 h | 5 | 26 |
| JuneJun | 69 | 23° | 17° | 18.6° | 11.5 h | 2 | 6 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 25° | 18° | 19.2° | 11.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 85 | 25° | 19° | 19.7° | 11.3 h | 0 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 24° | 18° | 19.9° | 9.4 h | 3 | 21 |
| OctoberOct | 56 | 22° | 17° | 19.6° | 7.9 h | 8 | 65 |
| NovemberNov | 30 | 18° | 14° | 18.2° | 6.6 h | 9 | 63 |
| DecemberDec | 23 | 16° | 12° | 16.9° | 5.8 h | 9 | 74 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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)
37.10° N, 8.67° W · 12 m · Europe/Lisbon
Best time to visit Lagos, Algarve
The best time to visit Lagos, Algarve is from July to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in September it only reaches 19.9 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. The wettest month is December with 74 mm of precipitation.
Lagos, Algarve through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lagos, Algarve in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 17–21 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Lagos, Algarve in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 23–25 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 12 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Lagos, Algarve in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 18–24 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Lagos, Algarve in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 15–16 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
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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
All year
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Lagos, Algarve month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
26January15° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In January, Lagos, Algarve is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °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 8 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lagos, Algarve.
Lagos, Algarve in January30February16° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In February, Lagos, Algarve is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °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 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lagos, Algarve.
Lagos, Algarve in February30March17° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In March, Lagos, Algarve is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °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 64 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lagos, Algarve.
Lagos, Algarve in March35April18° · Sea 16° · 9 h
In April, Lagos, Algarve is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °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 43 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lagos, Algarve.
Lagos, Algarve in April47May21° · Sea 17° · 11 h
In May, Lagos, Algarve is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 11 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 so-so month for a holiday in Lagos, Algarve.
Lagos, Algarve in May69June23° · Sea 19° · 12 h
In June, Lagos, Algarve is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °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. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Lagos, Algarve.
Lagos, Algarve in June80July25° · Sea 19° · 12 h
In July, Lagos, Algarve is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °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, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Lagos, Algarve.
Lagos, Algarve in July85August25° · Sea 20° · 11 h
In August, Lagos, Algarve is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Lagos, Algarve.
Lagos, Algarve in August79September24° · Sea 20° · 9 h
In September, Lagos, Algarve is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 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 a good month for a holiday in Lagos, Algarve.
Lagos, Algarve in September56October22° · Sea 20° · 8 h
In October, Lagos, Algarve is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °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 so-so month for a holiday in Lagos, Algarve.
Lagos, Algarve in October30November18° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In November, Lagos, Algarve is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °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 9 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lagos, Algarve.
Lagos, Algarve in November23December16° · Sea 17° · 6 h
In December, Lagos, Algarve is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °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 9 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lagos, Algarve.
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Lagos vs. Portimão
In October Portimão has the better holiday weather (score 67 vs. 56). During the day Portimão is 2 °C warmer than Lagos. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Lagos | Portimão |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 56 | 67 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 24° |
| Sea | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Jul – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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- Lisbon21°19°80
- 2Funchal21°23°74
- 3Porto21°17°69
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- 5Ponta Delgada21°22°66
- 6Albufeira23°20°63
- 7LagosThis page22°20°56
- 8Cascais22°19°44
Planning a trip to Lagos, Algarve
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Getting there
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- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 35 min
- Distance
- 1,720 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 Lagos, Algarve
When is the best time to visit Lagos, Algarve?
The best time to visit Lagos, Algarve is from July to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Lagos, Algarve?
The sea temperature in Lagos, Algarve ranges from 15.3 °C in February to 19.9 °C in September. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Lagos, Algarve in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.6 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Lagos, Algarve?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Lagos, Algarve?
The wettest month is December with 74 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lagos, Algarve get?
Lagos, Algarve gets around 3,230 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.7 hours a day; in December there are 5.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Lagos, Algarve in?
Lagos, Algarve uses the time zone Europe/Lisbon: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Lagos, Algarve?
A nonstop flight from London to Lagos, Algarve takes about 2 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,720 km.
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