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Weather
in the Algarve
The weather in the Algarve is warm year-round, enjoying
approximately 300 days of sunshine, with fairly steady temperatures.
On hot summer days in July and August, the Atlantic offers a refreshing
cool down. On most days of the year, the windward Western Algarve
provides a nice breeze. Evenings are usually cooler and comfortable
with a sweater or light jacket. Winter evenings are a littler cooler,
so bring a fleece and windbreaker or leather jacket.
The ranges below provide a little more of a reality
check on what to expect than your standard listing of highs and
lows for the region.
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Month
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High
Ranges
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Low Ranges
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Likelihood
of Rain
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January
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14 - 20 C
61 - 68 F
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5 - 10 C
41 - 50 F
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Some rain
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February
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15 - 20 C
63 - 68 F
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8 - 10 C
46 - 50 F
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Some rain
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March
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18 - 25 C
64 - 77 F
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9 - 12 C
48 - 54 F
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Some rain
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April
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20 - 25 C
68 - 77 F
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10 - 15 C
50 - 59 F
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Some rain
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May
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22 - 30 C
72 - 86 F
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12 - 15 C
54 - 59 F
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Little rain
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June
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25 - 35 C
77 - 95 F
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16 - 20 C
61 - 68 F
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Virtually None
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July
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30 - 35 C
86 - 95 F
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18 - 24 C
64 - 75 F
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Virtually None
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August
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30 - 35 C
86 - 95 F
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18 - 24 C
64 - 75 F
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Virtually None
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September
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27 - 30 C
81 - 86 F
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17 - 20 C
63 - 68 F
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Little rain
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October
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23 - 28 C
73 - 82 F
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14 - 17 C
57 - 63 F
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Some rain
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November
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19 - 20 C
67 - 68 F
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11 - 15 C
52 - 59 F
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Some rain
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December
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18 - 20 C
64 - 68 F
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9 - 13 C
48 - 55 F
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Some rain
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When to Go: Our
favourite times to visit Lagos are in mid to low season, when the
town is alive with a mix of Portuguese and tourists looking for
a tranquil experience. It is at these times that you can truly experience
the Portuguese culture, when a shopkeeper or server can take the
time to have a lively conversation with you. The warmth of the Portuguese
and the Lagos natives in particular will make this a return holiday
for you as it has for so many visitors over the years.
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Months
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Season
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Highlights
- When to Go
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November
to
March
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Low Season
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Warm to cool weather; bargain prices;
nice quiet time to visit; no crowds; great opportunity to escape
the cold winters; a few restaurants and cafés close down.
December: Christmas is a unique and spiritual time to visit;
Lagos and most towns are adorned with lights like you have never
seen before; a walk around town on December 24 at 11pm was an
unforgettable experience. |
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April to
June;
September to October
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Mid Season
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Warm weather; Reasonable prices;
lively atmosphere; lots of space on the beaches.
June: Hot weather; low season for golf with great bargains at
many golf courses; reasonable crowds. |
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July to August
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Peak Season
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Hot; Europe's summer time playground;
great if you like crowds. |
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