With almost no rainfall across June, July and August, the Algarve is dry through the summer months with the long days (peaking at 12 hours of sunlight in July) and near-zero cloud cover leaving a very warm climate.
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Days are usually hot with balmy evenings, so visitors should pack light and cool clothing. The average daily maximum is 28 C and the average daily minimum is 20 C.
All year round, the Algarve enjoys the best climate in Europe. With only a short period of rainfall (it normally rains between November and March) and long hours of sunshine (the highest in Europe).
The wettest month is December with an average of 117.2mm of rain. The best month to swim in the sea is in August when the average sea temperature is 21°C (70°F).
Average annual precipitation in mainland Portugal shows a strong spatial variability, with the highest values observed in the mountainous regions of Minho, exceeding 2,500 mm, and the lowest values, below 600 mm, in some northern and central inland regions (non-mountainous areas) and in inland Alentejo.
Algarve weather JuneMountains to the north protect it from northern and Atlantic winds. The winds that do arrive are stronger offshore, so you can look forward to great water sports.
Algarve tourists rarely have to worry about rain in the area, as almost every day is sunny. However, the time that is considered to be a rainy season in the area is the winter time, with possible showers beginning in November and continuing through February.
April to May and September to October are the times to enjoy outdoor adventures. The spring months from April to May and the autumn months from mid-September to October are the best times to visit if you're interested in hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and other land-based activities.
Summer is on its way! Algarve in June is a beautiful time to travel, with the days getting longer, more sunshine throughout the day, and still not quite in the peak season of July and August.
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.
Summer (June-August) can get very hot, particularly in central Portugal. Large numbers of Portuguese head to the beach during this period, when the water temperatures are warmer than usual. Visitors are drawn by the sunny and inviting southern European climate.
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.
The weather in JunePerfect 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.
The normal high temperature in the Algarve's capital, Faro, is 22ºC in May, which falls to a fairly cool 12ºC at night. The usual sea temperature's 19ºC, while humidity's low and average rainfall's 30mm over five rainy days.