Sun, sea & sand

Lagos, Algarve weather in April

Temperature, sea and sunshine in April: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

35

Holiday weather in April

Poor

Best time to visit: July – September

Air temperature18°CNight 14°
Sea temperature16.1°Ccold
Sunshine9hrs / dayof 13.1 h daylight
Rainy days8days / month43 mm

What is the weather like in Lagos, Algarve in April?

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.

April compared

How the weather changes from March to May. Tap a month to open it.

MarchMarAprilAprMayMay
Score313547
Day17°18°21°
Night12°14°15°
Sea15°16°17°
Sun8 h9 h10 h
Rain days985

More details for April

Daylight
13 h 7 min07:02 – 20:08
UV index
8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
22 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 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %0 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %73 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in April

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • A jumper for the evenings

Lagos, Algarve in April: quick answers

Is Lagos, Algarve hot in April?

No. In April, Lagos, Algarve is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C and nights drop to about 14 °C.

Can you swim in Lagos, Algarve in April?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in April the sea averages just 16.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

Does it rain much in Lagos, Algarve in April?

Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm.

Lagos, Algarve month by month

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)