Can you swim in Algarve in January?

The Algarve is one of the sunniest regions of Europe. With a warm climate and over 300 days of sunshine a year, you can enjoy a great holiday throughout the year. If you are looking for a beach holiday, then the Algarve is the perfection destination. You can swim in the ocean comfortably from March until October.



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If you're planning a winter escape to the Algarve in January, you're in for a treat. While much of Europe is shivering, the Algarve is comfortably cool and reasonably sunny. You'll find days mild enough to explore the charming streets and enjoy some outdoor cafes.

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In January the weather of the Algarve is pleasant, but as only reaching an average of 16C this is not beach or sunbathing weather. January may be the low season, but there are many good points to visiting Portugal at this time of the year.

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Albufeira is one of the warmest places in Portugal in winter because of its perfect climate. The average temperature ranges from 53° to 57° F in December and January and the sun shines for about 9 hours a day, which makes it perfect for those who are looking to escape the cold.

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Portugal's temperate climate means that any time of year is relatively comfortable for a visit. Although January and February will be a bit cooler and potentially wetter than the rest of the year, you can still experience some sun and take advantage of the thinner crowds.

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The weather in the Algarve in January is on average 15°C. The sea temperature is around 17°C. On days when the sun shines, this can rise from 17°C to 20°C. January is the coldest month in the Algarve, but compared to the cold winter months here in the Netherlands, the temperatures are still very mild.

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Albufeira's most famous for its busy party scene and summer water activities – but winter shopping makes January a wonderful time of year to visit! It's the complete opposite of summer – quiet and charming – and the shopping scene is perhaps even better in the winter, thanks to January sales!

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Sometimes in winter temperature drops, especially it can happen while storms. It can be very windy even in the eastern Algarve coast, which usually quite calm. Waves on the south coast also can become quite high, up to 4-5 meters. And day temperature drops to 14-15 in the day time.

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The warmest part of the Algarve is the eastern Algarve. The more west you travel, the colder and windier it usually gets, especially ones you go around the corner at Sagres. I would recommend staying anywhere in between the Spanish boarder and Salema.

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The ocean currents can be strong and unpredictable. If you plan on swimming, go to beaches with lifeguards and pay attention to the warning flags – green means it's safe to swim, yellow means use caution and stay near the shore, and red means do not enter.

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Thanks so much! Not much difference in average temps in either location, though the algarve is more influenced by its proximity to atlantic weather systems than the costa del sols more sheltered med location.

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If you're wondering if winter in Faro, Portugal is worth it, you're in the right place. Especially if you come from colder winter destinations, you might long for sun and warm weather to break the winter depressions. Faro absolutely delivers sun, beach, nature, attractions, cafés, and more.

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The high season – June to August – is the best time for the beach. During the summer months, you'll find warmer ocean temperatures, especially as you head south to the Algarve. Water temps and crowds alike peak in July and August, so plan on sharing those pretty beaches with plenty of other sunseekers.

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This one is a close call with both destinations seeing temperatures sitting in the balmy mid- to late-twenties during the summer months. Out of the peak season, the Greek island of Crete warms up as early as May hitting around 25C, while the Algarve isn't far behind at around 22C.

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January is the middle of winter in Greece, and temperatures are generally cool to cold, especially in the northern parts of the country. The average high temperature in Athens is around 14°C (57°F) during the day, while nighttime temperatures can drop to around 5°C (41°F).

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Lisbon gives a good idea of the weather across Portugal, and has an average high of 15ºC in January. It gets quite chilly in the evenings, cooling to 8ºC. The sea temperature is 16ºC, while humidity's low. There's 109mm of rain over 14 days, and you can expect ten hours of daylight with five hours of sunshine each day.

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