How warm is the beach in Portugal?

You can find all the sea temperatures for Portugal there. The statistics on that website show that the sea off Figueira da Foz has a maximum ocean temperature of 21.3°C / 70.4°F in August; that should offer comfortable bathing for almost all.



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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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In fact, the waters of Portugal's coasts are rather cold compared to those of the Mediterranean Sea. A period of mental and physical preparation is necessary to enjoy a swim in the waters of the beaches of Portugal. However, there are some places where the temperature of the water is warmer and warmer.

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The highest temperatures in Portugal tend to occur inland. The town of Amareleja is one of the hottest places in Europe during the summer, with a high temperature of 47.4°C (117.3 °F) recorded on August 1, 2003. Amareleja is located in the municipality of Moura, in the district of Beja in the Alentejo region.

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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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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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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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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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This statistic displays the average monthly rainfall in Portugal over the past 20 years. It shows that over the past twenty years the month with the highest average rainfall has been January, with an average rainfall of 171.5 mm. On average, August has been the driest month.

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The cost of living in Portugal is generally considered about 46 percent cheaper than in the United States. This, coupled with the country's excellent quality of life, beautiful beaches, stunning mountain ranges, reliable public transport, and rich history and culture, make it very easy to fall in love with Portugal.

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8 of the best places to visit in the Algarve
  1. Sagres. Best surf in the Algarve. ...
  2. Faro. Best place to visit for history. ...
  3. Carvoeiro. Best place for families with kids. ...
  4. Silves. Best for inland exploring. ...
  5. Tavira. Best for culture, wine and music. ...
  6. Lagos. Best for dining and nightlife. ...
  7. Carrapateira. Best for wild beauty. ...
  8. Galé


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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.

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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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