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Alvor Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Alvor is very pleasant. In summer it’s mostly hot and sunny with 12 hours of sunshine a day. It’s also pleasantly warm in winter making it a year round destination. The best time to travel to Alvor is between May and October. You experience the remainders of summer in October and it’s less crowded making this month a great option.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Alvor 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 August 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

Alvor maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 498 mm. The climate in Alvor shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in December, with an average of 83 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 1.4 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Alvor 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, Alvor 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
Data from: Portimão, Portugal (5 KM, 3 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Portimão, Portugal (5 KM, 3 Miles).

Forecast for Alvor

Wed   Jan 15
15°C | 4°C
NE 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Thu   Jan 16
16°C | 3°C
NW 5 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Fri   Jan 17
16°C | 4°C
E 5 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Alvor 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:
  • When is summer in Alvor?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Alvor have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Alvor?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Alvor?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Alvor?
    December tops the wettest month list with 83 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Alvor?
    July is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Alvor?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 381 hours of sunshine.

    • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

     

     


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