Best time to visit
Best Time to Visit Albufeira
The Algarve's liveliest resort, a former fishing town with an old centre on the cliffs and golden beaches below.
Best time to visit: May–June and September–October for warm, sunny weather and quieter beaches.
Local tip: Boat trips to Benagil run from Albufeira's marina; morning trips have calmer seas.
Getting around: Buses link the town with Faro airport; the old town and main beaches are walkable.
Good to know: The Atlantic stays cool, around 20–22°C even in August.
What to plan your trip around
- Praia dos Pescadores
The central beach, reached through a tunnel from the old town.
- Old Town
White houses and narrow streets on the cliffs.
- Praia da Falésia
A long beach under red and orange cliffs.
- Benagil Cave
A sea cave with a hole in its roof, reached by boat or kayak.
Albufeira weather by month
Albufeira weather by month
Average temperatures and rainfall Albufeira gets in each month (2011–2020). Tap a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C | 11°C | 46 mm | 81% |
| February | 16°C | 10°C | 41 mm | 79% |
| March | 17°C | 11°C | 91 mm | 78% |
| April | 19°C | 13°C | 83 mm | 78% |
| May | 22°C | 15°C | 50 mm | 72% |
| June | 25°C | 17°C | 8 mm | 67% |
| July | 28°C | 19°C | 1 mm | 63% |
| August | 28°C | 20°C | 1 mm | 63% |
| September | 26°C | 19°C | 14 mm | 70% |
| October | 23°C | 17°C | 83 mm | 76% |
| November | 19°C | 14°C | 110 mm | 80% |
| December | 16°C | 12°C | 50 mm | 81% |
Albufeira through the year
January · 16° / 11°C · 46 mm
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 44%.
- Days and nights are close, only about 5°C apart.
April · 19° / 13°C · 83 mm
- Rain is above Albufeira's usual level, by about 72%.
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
July · 28° / 19°C · 1 mm
- It's one of the drier months, with about 98% less rain than Albufeira's average.
- July is Albufeira's second warmest month.
October · 23° / 17°C · 83 mm
- Just 170 km apart, but Albufeira runs about 3°C cooler than Évora this month.
- It cools down fast from here: November is about 4°C cooler.
The best time to visit Albufeira is June, July and September, when average highs are 25–28°C and rainfall is around 8 mm a month.
At a glance
When to go to Albufeira, season by season
December – February
Good16° / 11°C · 46 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
March – May
Good19° / 13°C · 75 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
June – August
Best time27° / 19°C · 3 mm
Pleasant temperatures and relatively little rain: the best window for sightseeing and time outdoors.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Albufeira?
- For pleasant, fairly dry weather, go to Albufeira in June, July and September. Average highs are then 25–28°C.
- Why is June a good time to visit Albufeira?
- In June, Albufeira averages 25°C by day and 17°C at night, with about 8 mm of rain and 24% cloud cover: warm enough to be outdoors without the peak heat or the wettest weather.
- What is the warmest month in Albufeira?
- August is the warmest month in Albufeira, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C.
- What is the coldest month in Albufeira?
- January is the coldest month in Albufeira: average highs of 16°C, dropping to 11°C at night.
- When does it rain the most in Albufeira?
- November is the wettest month in Albufeira with about 110 mm of rain. The driest is July, with around 1 mm.
- When is the worst time to visit Albufeira?
- November is the least reliable month in Albufeira, with around 110 mm of rain. Bring a rain jacket and keep a flexible plan.
- Is the shoulder season a good time to visit Albufeira?
- Yes. May and October sit just outside the best months for Albufeira, with average highs of 22–23°C and about 67 mm of rain a month. Weather-wise, they are a good alternative to the peak months.
- How can I check the weather in Albufeira before I travel?
- Compare the live forecast for Albufeira from three independent weather services on WeatherCompare. When they agree, the forecast is more reliable.
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