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Vilamoura weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Vilamoura at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 29°
Warmest sea
Aug · 20.6°
Sunshine a year
3,070 h
Rain a year
494 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+0 / UTC+1
Elevation
18 m

Climate in Vilamoura

Vilamoura has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 3,070 hours of sunshine a year, Vilamoura is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Live weather

Vilamoura weather: today and the next 14 days

20°
SunnyFeels like 19° · Wind 6 km/hAs of 08:15 local time
  • Today 28° / 20°
  • 5 % chance of rain
  • 11.1 h of sunshine
  • UV index 6

Sea now20.0 °Cabout as usual for October · waves up to 0.3 m

Today's high is 4 °C warmer than usual for October.

The next seven days bring a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs range from 25° to 29°, nights from 16° to 20°. Little or no rain is expected.

  • TodayDay outGood for sightseeing, trips and walks.28° · 5 % rain · wind 16 km/h
  • TomorrowDay outGood for sightseeing, trips and walks.25° · 20 % rain · wind 12 km/h

Best times in the next 24 hours

  • Sightseeing & walkstoday 08:00–20:00
  • Dinner outsidetoday 18:00–24:00

From the hourly forecast: dry and pleasant; for the beach also sunny, at least 23 °C, a sea of 21 °C or more and waves under 1.5 m.

The next 24 hours

Now20°Sunny1 %

TemperatureChance of rainNightSunset 19:04Sunrise 07:35
  1. Today9 OctSunny28°usually 24°20°5 %86
  2. Tomorrow10 OctCloudy25°usually 24°16°20 %83
  3. Sun11 OctCloudy25°usually 24°16°5 %86
  4. Mon12 OctCloudy27°usually 24°18°5 %86
  5. Tue13 OctSunny27°usually 24°19°0 %86
  6. Wed14 OctCloudy29°usually 24°19°0 %86
  7. Thu15 OctCloudy29°usually 24°18°4 %86
  8. Fri16 OctPartly cloudy28°usually 24°18°2 %86
  9. Sat17 OctSunny27°usually 24°19°10 %86
  10. Sun18 OctSunny26°usually 23°19°22 %82
  11. Mon19 OctCloudy25°usually 23°18°16 %85
  12. Tue20 OctSunny22°usually 23°14°20 %65
  13. Wed21 OctCloudy23°usually 23°16°14 %74
  14. Thu22 OctSunny23°usually 23°13°18 %72

Usual daytime high for the time of year

Dashed: from day 8 on, the forecast is less certain

Best days for a holiday: Today, Sun 11 Oct, Mon 12 Oct

  • Good days out: today, tomorrow, Sun 11 Oct, Mon 12 Oct +10 more

Over the next two weeks, days will be 2 °C warmer on average than usual for the time of year.

What to pack for the coming week

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes

From the forecast for the next 7 days; the list for the whole month is further down.

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), rounded by us and refreshed every 30 minutes. Compared with the climate averages 1996–2025. Sources & licences

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Vilamoura

The best time to visit Vilamoura is from June to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 20.6 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from September to June. The wettest month is December with 73 mm of precipitation.

Vilamoura through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Vilamoura in spring

Mar – May

46

Fair

  • 19–24 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 8.8 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Vilamoura in summer

Jun – Aug

85

Excellent

  • 27–29 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 11.5 h of sun a day
  • 3 rainy days in all

Vilamoura in autumn

Sep – Nov

63

Good

  • 20–27 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 7.5 h of sun a day
  • 19 rainy days in all

Vilamoura in winter

Dec – Feb

25

Poor

  • 16–17 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 5.7 h of sun a day
  • 21 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Sep – Jun

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Vilamoura for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

68

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 16°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 23°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 20°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 18°

07:3918:57

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 07:23–08:14 · evening 18:22–19:13
Blue hour
Morning 07:13–07:23 · evening 19:13–19:23

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 Vilamoura compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° 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.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high25°22°
Night-time low16°13°
Sea20°19°
Daylight11.9 h10.7 h

What is the weather like in Vilamoura in October?

In October, Vilamoura is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.3 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 Vilamoura.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 18 min07:39 – 18:57
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
49 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+1offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %80 %
  • Seaweight 25 %41 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %74 %

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

Compare two months in Vilamoura

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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August has the better holiday weather in Vilamoura: score 88 against 68. In August, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in August. August has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Vilamoura
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score6888better
Daytime high24°29°
Night-time low15°19°
Sea19.9°20.6°
Sunshine7.3 h11.2 hbetter
Rainy days81better
Rainfall65 mm3 mmbetter
Muggy days22

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Vilamoura month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

24January16° · Sea 16° · 5.6 h

In January, Vilamoura is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vilamoura.

Vilamoura in January
29February17° · Sea 15° · 6.5 h

In February, Vilamoura is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vilamoura.

Vilamoura in February
30March19° · Sea 15° · 7.7 h

In March, Vilamoura is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vilamoura.

Vilamoura in March
44April21° · Sea 16° · 8.6 h

In April, Vilamoura is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Vilamoura.

Vilamoura in April
65May24° · Sea 17° · 10.0 h

In May, Vilamoura is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Vilamoura.

Vilamoura in May
83June27° · Sea 19° · 11.4 h

In June, Vilamoura is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 11.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Vilamoura.

Vilamoura in June
85July29° · Sea 20° · 12.0 h

In July, Vilamoura is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 12.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Vilamoura.

Vilamoura in July
88August29° · Sea 21° · 11.2 h

In August, Vilamoura is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Vilamoura.

Vilamoura in August
87September27° · Sea 20° · 9.2 h

In September, Vilamoura is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Vilamoura.

Vilamoura in September
68October24° · Sea 20° · 7.3 h

In October, Vilamoura is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.3 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 Vilamoura.

Vilamoura in October
34November20° · Sea 18° · 6.0 h

In November, Vilamoura is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vilamoura.

Vilamoura in November
22December17° · Sea 17° · 5.1 h

In December, Vilamoura is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vilamoura.

Vilamoura in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Vilamoura

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 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (9°), the warmest in August (19°). 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.

OctoberDay 24°Night 15°Sea 20°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2416°9°16.0°5.6 h752
FebruaryFeb2917°9°15.4°6.5 h648
MarchMar3019°11°15.4°7.7 h969
AprilApr4421°12°16.3°8.6 h853
MayMay6524°14°17.4°10.0 h636
JuneJun8327°17°19.1°11.4 h27
JulyJul8529°18°19.9°12.0 h01
AugustAug8829°19°20.6°11.2 h13
SeptemberSep8727°18°20.4°9.2 h426
OctoberOct6824°15°19.9°7.3 h865
NovemberNov3420°12°18.3°6.0 h861
DecemberDec2217°10°16.9°5.1 h873

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

37.09° N, 8.12° W · 18 m · Europe/Lisbon

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Vilamoura

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea temperature right now20.0°C
  • about as usual for October
  • 1.5 °C cooler than a week ago
  • In a week: around 20.4 °C
Last 7 daysForecastAverage for October 19.9°
  • 2 Oct: 21.7 °C
  • 3 Oct: 21.7 °C
  • 4 Oct: 21.8 °C
  • 5 Oct: 21.7 °C
  • 6 Oct: 21.7 °C
  • 7 Oct: 20.6 °C
  • 8 Oct: 20.3 °C
  • 9 Oct: 20.2 °C
  • 10 Oct: 20.2 °C
  • 11 Oct: 20.2 °C
  • 12 Oct: 20.3 °C
  • 13 Oct: 20.4 °C
  • 14 Oct: 20.4 °C
  • 15 Oct: 20.4 °C

Daily means from the Open-Meteo marine model (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 30 minutes; not a measurement at the beach. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (Météo-France).

Wind & waves this week

Highest wind, gusts and waves per day, with a rough guide for water sports.

  1. Today9 Oct16 km/hgusts 320.3 m
  2. Tomorrow10 Oct12 km/hgusts 270.3 m
  3. Sun11 Oct11 km/hgusts 210.3 m
  4. Mon12 Oct11 km/hgusts 210.2 m
  5. Tue13 Oct15 km/hgusts 280.3 m
  6. Wed14 Oct22 km/hgusts 380.6 m
  7. Thu15 Oct14 km/hgusts 250.7 m
  • Calm: good for swimming, snorkelling and paddle boarding

Rough guide from the forecast; always check local conditions and flags on the beach. Waves: Open-Meteo marine model (CC BY 4.0) with wave models of DWD, Météo-France, ECMWF and NOAA.

Sea in October19.9°Cfresh

8 in 10 years: 18.5 – 21.4 °C

Swimming season: Aug – Sep

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 19.9°8 in 10 years 18.5° – 21.4°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Vilamoura ranges from 15.4 °C in February to 20.6 °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 18.6 and 22.3 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan16.0°15.4°16.7°cold
FebruaryFeb15.4°14.5°16.1°cold
MarchMar15.4°14.8°16.1°cold
AprilApr16.3°15.5°17.2°cold
MayMay17.4°16.5°18.3°fresh
JuneJun19.1°17.6°20.9°fresh
JulyJul19.9°18.1°21.6°fresh
AugustAug20.6°18.6°22.3°refreshing
SeptemberSep20.4°18.9°22.1°refreshing
OctoberOct19.9°18.5°21.4°fresh
NovemberNov18.3°17.4°19.3°fresh
DecemberDec16.9°16.0°18.0°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Vilamoura

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
3,070 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 12.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 5.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.3 hDaylight 11.3 hShare of daylight 65 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.3 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Vilamoura, 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

Rain in Vilamoura: 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.

Per year
494 mm on 65 days
Wettest month
Dec · 73 mm
Driest month
Jul · 1 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 65 mm

In October, Vilamoura has about 8 rainy days with 65 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Vilamoura

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

UV today
6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Vilamoura

How breezy and how cloudy Vilamoura 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.

Year average
19 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Apr · 20 km/h
Calmest month
Sep · 18 km/h
OctoberWind 18 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Vilamoura typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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: Mar – Apr, Jun – Jul.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
40 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 11 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 53 %
OctoberCloud cover 49 %Sunshine 7.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Vilamoura: variable cloud, with about 7.3 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Vilamoura

How often the day gets hot in Vilamoura (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
31 days
Hottest month
Aug · 29 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 24 °C

In October, Vilamoura has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °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 Vilamoura

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Vilamoura 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.

Vilamoura has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    40

    Fair

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 8.3 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    69

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 10.3 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    87

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 11.5 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    68

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 7.3 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    23

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 5.4 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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Vilamoura vs Loulé

In October Loulé has the better holiday weather (score 78 vs 68). During the day it is about as warm in Loulé as in Vilamoura.

Vilamoura vs Loulé, in October
in OctoberVilamouraLoulé
Holiday weather score6878
Daytime high24°24°
Sea20°no sea nearby
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days88
Best timeJun – SepFeb – Jun, Sep – Nov

Through the year

OctoberVilamoura 24°Loulé 24°
VilamouraLoulé
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Portugal in October: the best places

In October, Vilamoura ranks 15 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Loulé24°86
  2. 2Silves25°86
  3. 3Beja24°84
  4. 4Évora24°83
  5. 5Lisbon22°19°82
  6. 6Amadora22°19°82
  7. 7Sintra21°82
  8. 8Vila Real de Santo António25°21°80
  9. 15VilamouraThis page24°20°68
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Frequently asked questions about Vilamoura

When is the best time to visit Vilamoura?

The best time to visit Vilamoura is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Vilamoura?

The sea temperature in Vilamoura ranges from 15.4 °C in February to 20.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from August to September.

Can you swim in Vilamoura in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.9 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from August to September.

What is the warmest month in Vilamoura?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.

When does it rain most in Vilamoura?

The wettest month is December with 73 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Vilamoura get?

Vilamoura gets around 3,070 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.0 hours a day; in December there are 5.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Vilamoura in?

Vilamoura is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Vilamoura?

A nonstop flight from London to Vilamoura takes about 2 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,710 km.

Which school holidays are best for Vilamoura?

Vilamoura has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 40, May half-term 69, summer holidays 87, October half-term 68, Christmas holidays 23.