Climate - Faro (Portugal)
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In Faro, the capital of Algarve, the southernmost region of Portugal, the climate is Mediterranean, with mild, relatively rainy winters and warm, sunny summers. The region has a mild and sunny microclimate.
South of the city we find the lagoon called Ria Formosa, beyond which there are beautiful beaches, where you can also surf in the ocean.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 12.3 °C (54.1 °F), that of the warmest months (July and August) is of 24.4 °C (75.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Faro - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 8.2 | 16.5 | 12.3 | 47 | 62 | 54.2 |
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| February | 8.7 | 17.1 | 12.9 | 48 | 63 | 55.2 |
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| March | 10.7 | 19 | 14.8 | 51 | 66 | 58.7 |
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| April | 12.2 | 20.7 | 16.4 | 54 | 69 | 61.6 |
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| May | 14.9 | 23.4 | 19.1 | 59 | 74 | 66.5 |
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| June | 17.6 | 26.6 | 22.1 | 64 | 80 | 71.8 |
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| July | 19.5 | 29.3 | 24.4 | 67 | 85 | 75.9 |
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| August | 19.8 | 29.1 | 24.4 | 68 | 84 | 76 |
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| September | 18.2 | 26.3 | 22.3 | 65 | 79 | 72.1 |
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| October | 15.6 | 23.4 | 19.5 | 60 | 74 | 67.1 |
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| November | 11.7 | 19.8 | 15.7 | 53 | 68 | 60.3 |
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| December | 9.6 | 17.3 | 13.4 | 49 | 63 | 56.2 |
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| Year | 13.9 | 22.4 | 18.1 | 57.1 | 72.3 | 64.5 |
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Precipitation is not abundant, since it's lower than 500 millimeters (20 inches) per year, and follows the Mediterranean pattern, in fact, it's more abundant from October to March, while it becomes rare in April and May, and almost absent in summer. Here is the average precipitation.
Faro - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 60 | 2.4 | 7 |
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| February | 45 | 1.8 | 5 |
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| March | 50 | 2 | 5 |
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| April | 35 | 1.4 | 5 |
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| May | 25 | 1 | 5 |
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| June | 5 | 0.2 | 1 |
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| July | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| August | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| September | 30 | 1.2 | 2 |
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| October | 55 | 2.2 | 6 |
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| November | 65 | 2.6 | 6 |
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| December | 110 | 4.3 | 8 |
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| Year | 480 | 18.9 | 50 |
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The wind blows frequently: in the cold half-year, it is caused by Atlantic depressions, while in summer, sea breezes blow in the afternoon.
Winter, from December to February, is mild, and it's characterized by sunny periods, alternating with periods of bad weather, with wind and rain.
Very cold days are rare: the temperature drops to freezing (0 °C or 32 °F) only in the coldest nights, but even in these cases, it typically reaches or exceeds 10 °C (50 °F) during the day. The coldest record is -1 °C (30 °F), recorded in December 1979, in February 1983 and in January 1985. After 2000, the absolute minimum was 1 °C (34 °F), recorded in January 2021.
No wonder snow is extremely rare. The only snowfall that affected Faro and the Algarve was that of February 1954.
Spring, from March to May, is mild and sunny. In March and the first half of April, there may still be a bit of instability, with some rain.
Summer, from June to mid-September, is warm and sunny. During some days, there are cool, "Atlantic" weather conditions, with highs around 20/23 °C (68/73 °F) in June, and 24/26 °C (75/79 °F) in July and August.
At other times, when the wind blows from Africa, there can be hot days. On average, the temperature exceeds 35 °C (95 °F) for two or three days a year. In July 2004 it reached 44 °C (111 °F), but it was an isolated case. In August 2003 it reached 39.5 °C (103 °F); on other occasions it reached 38 °C (100 °F).
Autumn, from September to November, is initially warm and sunny. In September, the first disturbances may occur, but they are still rare. Still in October, there are many warm and sunny days, especially in the first half of the month. By November, we are well into autumn, actually, the weather is mild, but it's also often cloudy and rainy.
The amount of sunshine in Faro and Algarve is excellent in late spring and summer, from May to August, while it is acceptable in autumn and winter, when in addition to sunny periods, cloudy and rainy days are possible. However, with 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, this is one of the sunniest areas in Europe. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.
Faro - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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January | 6 | 180 | February | 6 | 175 | March | 8 | 245 | April | 8.5 | 255 | May | 10 | 305 | June | 11 | 325 | July | 11.5 | 360 | August | 11 | 345 | September | 9.5 | 280 | October | 7.5 | 225 | November | 6.5 | 190 | December | 5 | 160 | Year | 8.3 | 3045 |
The Atlantic Ocean is not warm to swim in, actually, it is still a bit cold in June, and it reaches a maximum of 21.5 °C (70.5 °F) in August and September. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Faro - Sea temperature| Month | Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
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January | 16.5 | 61 | February | 16 | 60 | March | 16 | 61 | April | 16.5 | 62 | May | 18 | 64 | June | 19.5 | 67 | July | 21 | 70 | August | 21.5 | 71 | September | 21.5 | 71 | October | 20.5 | 69 | November | 19 | 66 | December | 17.5 | 63 | Year | 18.6 | 65.5 |
Best Time
The best time to visit the cities of Algarve, for walks and hikes, is the spring, in April and May.
The best time for a beach holiday is instead the summer, from June to mid-September. It's better to bring a sweatshirt for cool and windy evenings, especially in June and September, but for safety also in July and August, especially if you are sensitive to cold.
Faro - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.3 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 8.2 °C (46.7 °F) and a maximum of 16.5 °C (61.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F). However, it dropped to 1 °C (33.8 °F) in January 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, it reached 21.9 °C (71.4 °F) in January 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.9 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 8.7 °C (47.7 °F) and a maximum of 17.1 °C (62.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, it dropped to 1.5 °C (34.7 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, it reached 23 °C (73.4 °F) in February 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (60.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
March is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 14.8 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 10.7 °C (51.2 °F) and a maximum of 19 °C (66.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, it dropped to 2.5 °C (36.5 °F) in March 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (75.5 °F). However, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F) in March 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (60.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.4 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 12.2 °C (54 °F) and a maximum of 20.7 °C (69.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F). However, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F) in April 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F). However, it reached 30.1 °C (86.2 °F) in April 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (62 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.1 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 14.9 °C (58.8 °F) and a maximum of 23.4 °C (74.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (50.5 °F). However, it dropped to 6.7 °C (44.1 °F) in May 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, it reached 37.1 °C (98.8 °F) in May 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.1 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 17.6 °C (63.8 °F) and a maximum of 26.6 °C (79.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11.4 °C (52.5 °F) in June 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F) in June 1991.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19.5 °C (67.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
July is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 24.4 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 19.5 °C (67.1 °F) and a maximum of 29.3 °C (84.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F). However, it dropped to 12.3 °C (54.1 °F) in July 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F). However, it reached 44.3 °C (111.7 °F) in July 2004.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 81% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21 °C (70 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
August, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 24.4 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 19.8 °C (67.7 °F) and a maximum of 29.1 °C (84.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). However, it dropped to 14.4 °C (57.9 °F) in August 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 39.6 °C (103.3 °F) in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (71 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.3 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 18.2 °C (64.7 °F) and a maximum of 26.3 °C (79.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57.5 °F). However, it dropped to 9.9 °C (49.8 °F) in September 1994.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in September 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.5 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 15.6 °C (60.2 °F) and a maximum of 23.4 °C (74.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F). However, it dropped to 7.8 °C (46 °F) in October 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 35.6 °C (96.1 °F) in October 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20.5 °C (69 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.7 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 11.7 °C (53 °F) and a maximum of 19.8 °C (67.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3 °C (37.4 °F) in November 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75.5 °F). However, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F) in November 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.4 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 9.6 °C (49.2 °F) and a maximum of 17.3 °C (63.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (39.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1.5 °C (34.7 °F) in December 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (69 °F). However, it reached 23.1 °C (73.6 °F) in December 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
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