Can you swim in Portugal in June?

June to August is the best time for perfect weather The Algarve sizzles during high season, encouraging days of lounging on the beach followed by refreshing dips in the ocean (cold Atlantic currents mean that the sea never gets quite as warm as it does in the Mediterranean).



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You can swim in the ocean comfortably from March until October. And in the winter months, you can take long refreshing beach walks. Find out what the weather in the Algarve is like from January until December.

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The sea temperatures around Lisbon rarely go over 20°C in the peak of the summer and more realistically, you'll likely get something in the 17-19°C range. That is cold for most people. For us Portuguese, it's just what we are used to and it's fine.

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The sea temperatures around Lisbon rarely go over 20°C in the peak of the summer and more realistically, you'll likely get something in the 17-19°C range. That is cold for most people.

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June to August is the best time for perfect weather The Algarve sizzles during high season, encouraging days of lounging on the beach followed by refreshing dips in the ocean (cold Atlantic currents mean that the sea never gets quite as warm as it does in the Mediterranean).

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The weather in June Perfect for warm salty beach days with balmy evenings on the terrace. The sea can still be quite chilly but can reach up to 19 degrees which is doable. The prefect temperatures for water sports. However, June is not the best time for surfing on the Algarve south coast.

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Portugal's beaches are beautiful, yes–but due to being set on the Atlantic, the water is actually much colder than many visitors might expect (yes, even in the Algarve). What is this? Spain's long Mediterranean coast, on the other hand, tends to offer much warmer water and a longer swimming season.

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Albufeira weather June In June the sea's warm but refreshing, perfect for swimming or simply paddling along the picturesque shores.

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Because Algarve, unlike Andalucia, is not in the Mediterranean sea: it's in the Atlantic Ocean. Furthermore, sea currents are really complex, so just because Atlantic Ocean may feel “warm” somewhere else, doesn't mean around Algarve it will be the same.

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The hottest places are Faro (27ºC) on the Algarve and Évora (27ºC) in the Alentejo region. Close behind is the capital, Lisbon (26ºC). Towards the end of June all three places can see temperatures reach 30ºC. The sunniest places in June are also Faro and Évora, each with an average of 11 hours of daily sunshine.

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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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Sea temperatures, which range from 18 to 20°C, are still not suitable for swimming. The average daytime temperature in Lisbon is around 22°C during this month, while nights do not go below 13°C. Porto sees temperature shooting up to 20°C during the daytime, while evenings see the mercury drop to 12°C.

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But though Nazaré's surfing reputation precedes it, there are plenty of calmer beaches suitable for swimming, including Praia da Nazaré and São Martinho do Porto.

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From the Algarve in Portugal to Antalya in Turkey, there is no shortage of options. With warm sea temperatures and high day temperatures, you can enjoy your holiday in the sun and sand.

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In June, Albufeira experiences warm weather with plenty of sunshine and very little rainfall. The days are generally hot and dry, making it an ideal time to visit for those who enjoy the beach and outdoor activities.

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Top 5 beaches with the hottest waters in Portugal
  1. Praia de São Torpes, Sines. The Brazilian magazine Viagem e Turismo has highlighted the temperature of the waters of this beach of Costa Alentejana. ...
  2. Praia da Manta Rota, Algarve. ...
  3. Praia da Rocha, Algarve. ...
  4. Praia da Ilha do Pessegueiro, Sines. ...
  5. Praia da Marinha, Algarve.


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The Algarve enjoys over 300 days of sunshine per year with average temperatures in June of 25ºC. That means long, lazy days on the beach or by the pool of your SandyBlue villa, basking in the sun but not sweltering in unbearable heat.

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Algarve has a mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and mild winters. If you're a sunseeker the best time to visit Algarve is between June and August. The hottest month of the year is July with an average daily maximum of 30 C and an average low of 22 C.

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