Monchique weather in October (Algarve, Portugal)

Looking to travel to Monchique in October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Monchique, October is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 14°C.

Monchique in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 9 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 215 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, October is one of the better months to visit Monchique. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Monchique, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Water Temperature 20°C *  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 215 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Portugal in October

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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 October?

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 20°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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