When to go · Albufeira
Albufeira, month by month
The best months for Albufeira: May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–early Oct). Across Portugal: Quiet and cheap; rain on some days in Lisbon and Porto, spring-like in Madeira.16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–early Oct). Across Portugal: Almond blossom in the Algarve; Carnival in Loulé, Torres Vedras and Funchal.17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–early Oct). Across Portugal: Warming up; good for cities and walking the Alentejo.19 °C (66 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 6 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–early Oct). Across Portugal: Easter and 25 April (Freedom Day) bring domestic crowds; wildflowers in the south.21 °C (70 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 6 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayGreatInside Albufeira's best window: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct.23 °C (73 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 4 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Albufeira's best window: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct.27 °C (81 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (peak crowds, highest prices), and the winter months when many bars and restaurants close.29 °C (84 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 1 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (peak crowds, highest prices), and the winter months when many bars and restaurants close.29 °C (84 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 1 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Albufeira's best window: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct.27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Albufeira's best window: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct.23 °C (73 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–early Oct). Across Portugal: Rainier and cheap; roast chestnuts and new wine for São Martinho (11 Nov).19 °C (66 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 8 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–early Oct). Across Portugal: Christmas lights; Madeira's New Year fireworks sell out Funchal a year ahead.17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 9 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Albufeira, side by side.
Verdict
May: Great
Jun: Great
Daytime high
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jun: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
May: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Jun: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Rain days
May: 4
Jun: 2 (better)
Crowds
May: Medium
Jun: High
Prices
May: Medium
Jun: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jun: 1
May: Inside Albufeira's best window: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct.
June: Inside Albufeira's best window: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct.
Albufeira: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.