Albufeira Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The warm Mediterranean climate of Albufeira is known for hot dry summers and soft wet winters. During the winter months there may be a fair amount of rain. During the summer months precipitation is rare.The average winter temperatures make Albufeira suitable as a winter holiday destination.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Albufeira is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in July to a moderate 16°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 10°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Albufeira maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 496 mm. The climate in Albufeira shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in December, with an average of 84 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 1.1 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Albufeira Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Albufeira serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 5.2 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Albufeira in Portugal
During the months of May, June, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 84 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 381 hours of sunshine.
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