When to go to Albufeira?
Ochre cliffs drop to the sand on either side of Albufeira, and stepped lanes lead down from the old town to the water. Praia dos Pescadores still keeps a few boats among the sunshades, while Praia da Falésia runs on and on beneath red-gold cliffs further east. After dark, the Strip takes over.
The best time to go
For the best weather in Albufeira, aim for January to February, April to September, November.
See also: Where to go in January? · Where to go in February? · Where to go in April? · Where to go in May?
Month-by-month weather in Albufeira
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.5 | 46 | 13 | 67 |
| February | 9.0 | 35 | 14 | 69 |
| March | 9.3 | 104 | 15 | 63 |
| April | 11.8 | 27 | 17 | 81 |
| May | 12.6 | 18 | 20 | 85 |
| June | 13.2 | 16 | 22 | 87 |
| July | 13.5 | 1 | 26 | 93 |
| August | 12.8 | 1 | 26 | 93 |
| September | 10.8 | 31 | 22 | 82 |
| October | 8.9 | 124 | 20 | 65 |
| November | 8.3 | 51 | 16 | 67 |
| December | 7.7 | 81 | 14 | 62 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Albufeira, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is July (about 1 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 26°C). Over the year, an average of 534 mm of rain falls, and 9 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Albufeira?
- Praia dos Pescadores (Fishermen's beach)
- Old town and ochre cliffs
- Praia da Falésia
- Strip (nightlife)
Practical info
- Country: Portugal
- Station: Albufeira
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