In Faro, the capital of Algarve, the southernmost region of Portugal, the climate is
, 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.
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.
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.
blows frequently: in the cold half-year, it is caused by Atlantic depressions, while in summer, sea breezes blow in the afternoon.
, 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.
, 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.
, 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).
, 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.
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.
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.
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.
January is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
0 °C, with a minimum of
8.2 °C and a maximum of
16.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
1 °C in January 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20.5 °C. However, it reached
21.9 °C in January 2003.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average hours and minutes. So the sun is always below the horizon.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
16.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
February is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
0 °C, with a minimum of
8.7 °C and a maximum of
17.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
1.5 °C in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20.5 °C. However, it reached
23 °C in February 1997.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average hours and minutes. So the sun is always below the horizon.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
15.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
March is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
0 °C, with a minimum of
10.7 °C and a maximum of
19 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6 °C. However, it dropped to
2.5 °C in March 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24.5 °C. However, it reached
29 °C in March 1992.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average hours and minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
15.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
April is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
0 °C, with a minimum of
12.2 °C and a maximum of
20.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8 °C. However, it dropped to
6 °C in April 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26 °C. However, it reached
30.1 °C in April 1992.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average hours and minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
15.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
16.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
May is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
0 °C, with a minimum of
14.9 °C and a maximum of
23.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10.5 °C. However, it dropped to
6.7 °C in May 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C. However, it reached
37.1 °C in May 2012.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average hours and minutes. So the sun is always below the horizon.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
14.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
17.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
June is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
0 °C, with a minimum of
17.6 °C and a maximum of
26.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13.5 °C. However, it dropped to
11.4 °C in June 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
37 °C in June 1991.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average hours and minutes. So the sun is always below the horizon.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
14.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
19.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
July is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
0 °C, with a minimum of
19.5 °C and a maximum of
29.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16 °C. However, it dropped to
12.3 °C in July 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C. However, it reached
44.3 °C in July 2004.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average hours and minutes. So the sun is always below the horizon.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is of
13.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
August is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
0 °C, with a minimum of
19.8 °C and a maximum of
29.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16.5 °C. However, it dropped to
14.4 °C in August 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C. However, it reached
39.6 °C in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average hours and minutes. So the sun is always below the horizon.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of
12.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
September is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
0 °C, with a minimum of
18.2 °C and a maximum of
26.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14 °C. However, it dropped to
9.9 °C in September 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C. However, it reached
36 °C in September 2009.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average hours and minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
12.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
October is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
0 °C, with a minimum of
15.6 °C and a maximum of
23.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11 °C. However, it dropped to
7.8 °C in October 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C. However, it reached
35.6 °C in October 2014.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average hours and minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
20.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
November is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
0 °C, with a minimum of
11.7 °C and a maximum of
19.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6.5 °C. However, it dropped to
3 °C in November 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24 °C. However, it reached
29 °C in November 2009.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average hours and minutes. So the sun is always below the horizon.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
December is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
0 °C, with a minimum of
9.6 °C and a maximum of
17.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
1.5 °C in December 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20.5 °C. However, it reached
23.1 °C in December 2018.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average hours and minutes. So the sun is always below the horizon.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
17.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.