AI-generatedSilves at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,090 h
- Rain a year
- 471 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 27 m
Climate in Silves
Silves 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, Silves is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Silves
The best time to visit Silves is from February to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. The wettest month is December with 74 mm of precipitation.
Silves through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Silves in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 20–25 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Silves in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–32 °C by day
- 11.3 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Silves in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 20–29 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Silves in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 17–18 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: March – May
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: February – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
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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.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:24–08:15 · evening 18:23–19:15
- 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 Silves compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 27° at the start of the month to 22° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 13° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Silves in October?
In October, Silves is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. 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 an excellent month for a holiday in Silves.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min07:40 – 18:58
- 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 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %73 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %71 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Silves
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Silves: score 98 against 86. Daytime highs are about the same. May has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 98better |
| Daytime high | 25° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h | 10.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 65 mm | 26 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Silves month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
79January17° · 5.8 h
In January, Silves is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. 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 a good month for a holiday in Silves.
Silves in January87February18° · 6.7 h
In February, Silves is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. 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 an excellent month for a holiday in Silves.
Silves in February86March20° · 7.8 h
In March, Silves is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. 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 an excellent month for a holiday in Silves.
Silves in March92April22° · 9.0 h
In April, Silves is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. 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 an excellent month for a holiday in Silves.
Silves in April98May25° · 10.2 h
In May, Silves is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. 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 an excellent month for a holiday in Silves.
Silves in May89June29° · 11.3 h
In June, Silves is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Silves.
Silves in June69July31° · 11.6 h
In July, Silves is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 11.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Silves.
Silves in July66August32° · 10.9 h
In August, Silves is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. 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 a good month for a holiday in Silves.
Silves in August89September29° · 9.3 h
In September, Silves is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. 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 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Silves.
Silves in September86October25° · 7.4 h
In October, Silves is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. 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 an excellent month for a holiday in Silves.
Silves in October80November20° · 6.1 h
In November, Silves is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. 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 an excellent month for a holiday in Silves.
Silves in November78December17° · 5.3 h
In December, Silves is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. 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 a good month for a holiday in Silves.
Silves in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Silves
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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 79 | 17° | 8° | 5.8 h | 8 | 57 |
| FebruaryFeb | 87 | 18° | 8° | 6.7 h | 7 | 49 |
| MarchMar | 86 | 20° | 10° | 7.8 h | 9 | 64 |
| AprilApr | 92 | 22° | 12° | 9.0 h | 8 | 43 |
| MayMay | 98 | 25° | 14° | 10.2 h | 5 | 26 |
| JuneJun | 89 | 29° | 16° | 11.3 h | 2 | 6 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 31° | 18° | 11.6 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 66 | 32° | 18° | 10.9 h | 0 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 29° | 17° | 9.3 h | 3 | 21 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 25° | 15° | 7.4 h | 8 | 65 |
| NovemberNov | 80 | 20° | 11° | 6.1 h | 9 | 63 |
| DecemberDec | 78 | 17° | 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
37.19° N, 8.44° W · 27 m · Europe/Lisbon
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Silves
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 Silves, 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 Silves: 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, Silves has about 8 rainy days with 65 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Silves
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 Silves
How breezy and how cloudy Silves 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 Silves typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Silves: 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 Silves
How often the day gets hot in Silves (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, Silves 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 Silves
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Silves 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.
Silves has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 67).
- 90
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 67
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 11.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 86
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 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.
Good to know: Portugal
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +351
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Silves vs Portimão
In October the holiday weather in Silves and Portimão is about equally good (score 86 vs 85). During the day it is about as warm in Portimão as in Silves.
| in October | Silves | Portimão |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 20° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Feb – Jun, Sep – Oct | May – Oct |
Through the year
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- 7Lisbon22°19°82
- 8Amadora22°19°82
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Frequently asked questions about Silves
When is the best time to visit Silves?
The best time to visit Silves is from February to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Silves?
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 Silves?
The wettest month is December with 74 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Silves get?
Silves 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 Silves in?
Silves is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Silves?
A nonstop flight from London to Silves takes about 2 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,710 km.
Which school holidays are best for Silves?
Silves has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 67). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 90, May half-term 96, summer holidays 67, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 79.