The Algarve region in Portugal is known for its natural beauty, rich culture and warm climate that brings constant sunshine and clear blue skies to the area year-round. Temperatures rarely drop below 20°C and reach a peak of 28°C in July and August.
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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. The Algarve has a Mediterranean climate, which refers to the countries around the Mediterranean Sea.
The Algarve region in Portugal is known for its natural beauty, rich culture and warm climate that brings constant sunshine and clear blue skies to the area year-round. Temperatures rarely drop below 20°C and reach a peak of 28°C in July and August.
Although it may be too cold to swim, visiting beaches in the Algarve in winter is still tons of fun. The beaches are gorgeous, and on sunny days, you can still plop down to enjoy the sunshine in the sand.
If you visit the Algarve during the winter months, you can enjoy significantly lower accommodation prices. Many hotels and resorts offer amazing deals in the low season with discounts up to 50%. So if you're craving a luxurious getaway, a winter trip to the Algarve is definitely worth considering.
Both countries have Mediterranean climates, meaning they are generally temperate, with warm summers and mild winters. In Portugal, the average temperature in Lisbon is 24°C in July and 11°C in January, and in Spain the average temperature in Barcelona is around the same: 24°C in August and 10°C in January.
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.
Cold during the night and early morning, with the occasional frost at night on the coast but never at the villa, sunny temperatures can can reach the late teens during mid afternoon.
The Algarve is a popular destination for expats and tourists alike, so it can be more costly than other areas in Portugal, especially compared to the north of the country. Overall, however, you will find that prices are more reasonable than in other regions of western Europe.
During the day, the land bordering the sea heats up, which means the air above the land is hotter than the air above the water. Since warm air above land expands and rises, the cooler, heavier air from the water rushes in to take its place. This creates wind.
The Algarve in winter can be a little quiet, especially the (smaller) beach towns that run on tourists in summer. Some restaurants and bars are closed and there are not too many people around. This makes the towns less lively.
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.
In the Algarve, the sea is typically warmer compared to the rest of Portugal, but even there, strong winds and currents bring cold water from deeper parts of the Ocean to the surface, resulting in cooler temperatures.
The Algarve region, at the southern end of Portugal, is famous for its amazing coastline and beautiful beaches. Its natural wonders are the star attractions, including great surfing spots, towering cliffs, hidden bays and bird-filled lagoons.
It can still be quite touristy in this region but if you go in mid or low season these places are absolutely perfect for a beach holiday, hiking and exploring. With many cute restaurants, a beautiful coastline and beautiful traditional Portuguese beach towns, the central Algarve can be the perfect area for you to stay.
The most common sightings in Portugal include the big Calpean jellyfish (Rhizostoma luteum), which is a large type of barrel jellyfish with a bell (head) up to 60cm in diameter; The Compass Jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella), usually spotted off the south coast (Algarve); The Jelly Blubber (Catostylus tagi), another ...
A full week on the Algarve gives you plenty of time to split between activities and relaxing on the beach. If you're looking for a more relaxing beach holiday, 7 days on the Algarve is a good choice. If the Algarve is a part of a broader Portugal itinerary, we'd recommend between 3 and 5 days.
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.