Average monthly wind speed in Quarteira

The mean monthly wind speed over the year in Quarteira (the Algarve), Portugal.

Annually, wind speeds in Quarteira vary between 3 m/s (6 knots) at their lowest and 4 m/s (8 knots) at their peak.

The 3 m/s (6 knots) average wind speed in January, March, June, July, August, September, October, November and December brings moderate air movement. Conditions can vary throughout the month, with some days experiencing stronger winds and others remaining calm. At this average speed, leaves and small branches move steadily, and flags show continuous motion. This equates to about 11 kilometers per hour or 6.7 miles per hour.

Wind speeds reach an average of 4 m/s (8 knots) in February, April and May; this is the windiest time of the year. This means that on some days, the air is a strong breeze. There may still be stronger gusts or calmer moments, but windy conditions are the norm during this month.

For more detailed information about Quarteira’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Quarteira climate page.