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Algarve
Visit in July — score 94/100 · avg high 84°F · 0 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46 | 55° | 61° | 49° | 7 | 44 | 9.7h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 51 | 56° | 63° | 51° | 7 | 53 | 10.6h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 44 | 58° | 64° | 52° | 11 | 84 | 11.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 58 | 62° | 68° | 55° | 10 | 46 | 13.0h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 81 | 67° | 74° | 60° | 5 | 31 | 14.0h | High | Average |
| June | 92 | 72° | 79° | 64° | 3 | 7 | 14.5h | High | Above avg |
| July | 94 | 77° | 84° | 68° | 0 | 1 | 14.3h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 91 | 78° | 85° | 70° | 0 | 0 | 13.4h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 86 | 73° | 80° | 66° | 3 | 13 | 12.2h | High | Average |
| October | 72 | 68° | 74° | 62° | 7 | 65 | 11.0h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 56 | 61° | 67° | 56° | 9 | 61 | 10.0h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 45 | 57° | 63° | 52° | 8 | 62 | 9.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 61/100
- High
- 69°F
- Low
- 56°F
- Rain days
- 9/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Algarve (March, April, May) brings average highs of 69°F and lows of 56°F, with about 9 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 61/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 81/100.
Summer
- Score
- 92/100
- High
- 83°F
- Low
- 68°F
- Rain days
- 1/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Algarve (June, July, August) brings average highs of 83°F and lows of 68°F, with about 1 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 92/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 94/100.
Fall
- Score
- 71/100
- High
- 74°F
- Low
- 61°F
- Rain days
- 6/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Algarve (September, October, November) brings average highs of 74°F and lows of 61°F, with about 6 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 71/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 86/100.
Winter
- Score
- 47/100
- High
- 62°F
- Low
- 51°F
- Rain days
- 7/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Algarve (December, January, February) brings average highs of 62°F and lows of 51°F, with about 7 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 47/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 51/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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