Monchique weather in April (Algarve, Portugal)

Curious about the April weather in Monchique? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Monchique the weather in April is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 11°C.

Monchique in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 242 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Monchique climate page with graphs.

 

Monchique, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 242 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Praia da Rocha, Portugal (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in April

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Monchique in April?

For visitors traveling to Monchique, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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