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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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