Sun, sea & sand

Lagos, Algarve weather in September

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

79

Holiday weather in September

Good

Best time to visit: July – September

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

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.

September compared

How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.

AugustAugSeptemberSepOctoberOct
Score857956
Day25°24°22°
Night19°18°17°
Sea20°20°20°
Sun11 h9 h8 h
Rain days038

More details for September

Daylight
12 h 29 min07:16 – 19:44
UV index
7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
5 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
20 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
34 %on average
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+1Europe/Lisbon

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %82 %
  • Seaweight 25 %41 %
  • 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

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat

Lagos, Algarve in September: quick answers

Is Lagos, Algarve hot in September?

Warm rather than hot: in September, daytime highs in Lagos, Algarve average 24 °C and nights cool to about 18 °C.

Can you swim in Lagos, Algarve in September?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in September the sea averages just 19.9 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

Does it rain much in Lagos, Algarve in September?

Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total.

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, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)