Climate Insights for Albufeira

The climate in Albufeira is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 326mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 55mm of rainfall. Albufeira is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Albufeira sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 25°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Albufeira is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 326mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 27mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 55mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 55mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Albufeira is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 26km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 23km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Albufeira, which began on March 20, 2026. Albufeira is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Albufeira is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 23mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 12°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Albufeira based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.