Algarve

 

Faro, PORTUGAL including The Algarve

 

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Ave Daily High F 60 61 64 67 71 77 83 83 78 72 66 61
Ave Daily High C 15 16 17 18 21 25 28 28 25 22 19 16
Ave Daily Low F 48 49 52 55 58 64 67 68 65 60 55 50
Ave Daily Low C 8 9 11 13 14 17 19 20 18 15 13 10
Monthly Precipitation(inches) 2.8 2.1 2.8 1.2 0.8 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.7 2.0 2.6 2.6
Precipitation Days 9 7 10 6 4 1 0 0 2 6 8 9
Daily Sunshine Hours 6 7 7 9 10 12 12 12 9 8 6 6
Clothing                  
Outdoor Activities
Sunbathing / Swimming            
Recommended            


The south-facing Algarve coast receives plenty of sunshine throughout the year which, together year-round pleasant temperatures, make it an important winter and summer destination. November through April is a little cool for sunbathing as temperatures generally peak in the 60s F. This is, however, just about perfect for outdoor activities such as golf. Although winter is also the wettest time, rainfall amounts are not great and, on average, only one day every three or four will see some measurable precipitation. Winter also sees impressive sunshine amounts for Europe - an average of 6 or 7 each day - about what London averages in June! As night time temperatures in winter often get below 50F (10 C) it's advisable to pack some warmer clothing between December and February. Frosts, however, are practically unheard of.

Sunbathing weather lasts from May through to October. During this time there are copious amounts of sunshine - 12 hours a day in midsummer! - and warm but not overpowering temperatures. Some energetic outdoor activities might feel uncomfortable in July and August. There is very little rainfall and this, together with pleasantly warm sea temperatures from July onwards, make summer the ideal time to visit for a beach holiday.

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