It's pretty mild at this time of year, but it's a good idea to bring along a jumper or light jacket for the evenings. The average daily maximum is 20 C and the average daily minimum is 14 C.
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April is still a rather quiet month in the Algarve, except for a few days around Easter. But even on the busiest weekend and in the busiest towns of the Algarve, such as Albufeira, Lagos, Faro, Tavira, or Vilamoura, it's just pleasantly lively everywhere.
If, however, you want to go swimming and sunbathing every day, and enjoy nightlife and other touristy activities, then it's best to come between May and September – October. April weather is perfect for exploring the coastline of Algarve, but not always warm enough for sunbathing and beaches.
The hottest place is Portugal in April is Évora (21ºC) in the Alentejo region just to the south of Lisbon. Close behind are the Algarve (20ºC) and the beautiful Portuguese island of Madeira (20ºC).
Visiting the Algarve region of Portugal is an ideal choice for anyone looking for a sun-filled getaway. Generally, the best time to visit this charming coastal area is during the dry season between April and October, as this is when temperatures are at their highest and rainfall is at its lowest.
How busy is it? April is still a rather quiet month in the Algarve, except for a few days around Easter. But even on the busiest weekend and in the busiest towns of the Algarve, such as Albufeira, Lagos, Faro, Tavira, or Vilamoura, it's just pleasantly lively everywhere.
Spain will be warming up nicely in April, if you pick the right spot. It's not a great time to visit the north coast and Madrid will be just 18ºC with a strong chance of rain showers. But head south and you can expect 25ºC in Seville and other parts of Andalucia with eight hours of daily sunshine.
Warm weather and clear, blue skies are pretty much guaranteed in June, August and September, which is the best time to visit for the warmest and driest climate in Albufeira.
The best time to visit Portugal is in spring (March-May), when the country is in bloom and waking after the winter. You could also go in fall (between September and October) when the sun is still shining, the weather is warm, and many of the crowds have dispersed.
Mildest of all is the Algarve in the country's south, with an average temperature of 61°F (16°C) and highs of 73°F (23°C) – warm enough for T-shirts but not for swimming in the sea just yet.
The Canary Islands (23ºC) are the hottest places in Europe in April with Gran Canaria (24ºC) and Tenerife (23ºC) feeling a little warmer than Lanzarote (22ºC). In Mainland Europe the warmest places in April are Cyprus (22ºC) and Crete (20°C).
The average high temperature in Tenerife during April is 22ºC, so you'll want to pack your swimmers and beach gear for the days. Things averagely cool to 13ºC at night so take some warmer clothes for the evenings. The average sea temperature's 20ºC, while humidity's low and ranges from around 60-90%.
Attracting four million tourists a year, the Algarve coast is known for its golden sands, red limestone cliffs and breathtaking rock formations. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that one of the main reasons why Albufeira is worth visiting is its selection of amazing beaches.