Algarve

Algarve Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Algarve, Portugal in October.

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Are you planning a trip a to the Algarve, Portugal in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Algarve in October

The Algarve, Portugal is a region in Portugal. October in the Algarve generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Sagres at 21°C (70°F) to warm in São Bartolomeu de Messines at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in São Bartolomeu de Messines and 18°C (64°F) in Sagres.

For specific regional insights in the Algarve, Portugal, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sagres with an average of 61 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in São Teotónio with 72 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Albufeira sees close to 220 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore the Algarve by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Algarve — and find the best time to visit. (based on Albufeira)

January16°C (61°F) February17°C (63°F) March18°C (64°F) April20°C (68°F) May22°C (72°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September26°C (79°F) October23°C (73°F) November19°C (66°F) December17°C (63°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Algarve in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Algarve.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Algarve

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in the Algarve, Portugal?

Temperature range in the Algarve (October)

Precipitation variation in the Algarve (October)

Albufeira

In October Albufeira generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
266 hours
220 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Albufeira →

Lagos

In October Lagos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
218 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Lagos →

Portimão

In October Portimão generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
266 hours
220 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Portimão →

Vilamoura

In October Vilamoura generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
278 hours
225 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Vilamoura →

Tavira

In October Tavira generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
278 hours
225 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Algarve, in Portugal.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Algarve in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Albufeira 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Lagos 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Portimão 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Vilamoura 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Tavira 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Alvor 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)

The Algarve weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Algarve, Portugal in October?

the Algarve, Portugal typically experiences perfect weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Albufeira average around 23°C (73°F), and temperatures drop to about 16°C (61°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Algarve, Portugal in October?

Albufeira averages a daytime maximum of 23°C (73°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 16°C (61°F).

Does the Algarve, Portugal get a lot of rain in October?

Not particularly. Albufeira averages just 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for the Algarve, Portugal.

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Algarve, Portugal?

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit the Algarve, Portugal with overall perfect weather in Albufeira.

On average, the best time to visit the Algarve, Portugal is in April, May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Albufeira. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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