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 / 8 °C, 8 rain days61 °F / 46 °F, 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 / 9 °C, 7 rain days63 °F / 48 °F, 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 / 10 °C, 6 rain days66 °F / 50 °F, 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 / 11 °C, 6 rain days70 °F / 52 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayGreatInside Albufeira's best window: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct.23 °C / 13 °C, 4 rain days73 °F / 55 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Albufeira's best window: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct.27 °C / 16 °C, 2 rain days81 °F / 61 °F, 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 / 18 °C, 1 rain days84 °F / 64 °F, 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 / 19 °C, 1 rain days84 °F / 66 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Albufeira's best window: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct.27 °C / 18 °C, 3 rain days81 °F / 64 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Albufeira's best window: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct.23 °C / 15 °C, 6 rain days73 °F / 59 °F, 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 / 11 °C, 8 rain days66 °F / 52 °F, 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 / 9 °C, 9 rain days63 °F / 48 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium