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Weather in October in Algarve

Planning a journey to Algarve this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Algarve in October?

Algarve is a region in Portugal. October in 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 to warm in São Bartolomeu de Messines at 24°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in São Bartolomeu de Messines and 18°C in Sagres.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Albufeira enjoys close to 220 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Algarve for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Algarve climate page.

Where to go in Algarve in October

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Algarve on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Algarve?

Albufeira

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

Albufeira
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26°C 
18°C 
266 hours 
23 mm 
2 days 
23°C 
16°C 
220 hours 
67 mm 
8 days 
19°C 
13°C 
176 hours 
68 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Albufeira

Lagos

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

Lagos
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25°C 
18°C 
267 hours 
21 mm 
3 days 
22°C 
16°C 
218 hours 
66 mm 
9 days 
19°C 
13°C 
173 hours 
69 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Lagos

Portimão

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

Portimão
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26°C 
18°C 
266 hours 
22 mm 
3 days 
23°C 
16°C 
220 hours 
68 mm 
9 days 
19°C 
13°C 
176 hours 
68 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Portimão

Vilamoura

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

Vilamoura
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26°C 
19°C 
278 hours 
23 mm 
2 days 
23°C 
16°C 
225 hours 
69 mm 
8 days 
19°C 
13°C 
190 hours 
70 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Vilamoura

Tavira

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

Tavira
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27°C 
19°C 
278 hours 
23 mm 
3 days 
23°C 
16°C 
225 hours 
68 mm 
9 days 
19°C 
13°C 
190 hours 
65 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Tavira

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Algarve, in Portugal.

Is October the best time to visit Algarve?

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

On average, the best time to visit Algarve 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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