In the Algarve, the windiest month is December and the calmest month is September. The Nortada is a 'summer' wind that occurs along the Iberian Peninsula. Summer might be misleading as the vento in the Algarve is a year-round phenomenon.
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The Barlavento coast in the Algarve is known for its strong coastal winds. This means it can be quite windy in Lagos, with sea breezes blowing into the shore on a regular basis.
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.
June to August is the best time for perfect weatherThe 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).
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. Temperatures can hit as high as 30°C in July, ranging upwards from the mid-20s.
You can! The Algarve in summer is hot, hot, hot and can easily reach 35°C. However, that's okay because the coastal breezes usually make the high temperatures much more tolerable. The beautiful clear blue Atlantic has an average water temperature of 20°C in summer and is perfect for swimming and cooling down.
When is the best time to visit Portugal? Where is this? 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.
This beach in the east of the Algarve is surrounded by green dunes and offers a peaceful atmosphere. The calm, shallow waters make it an ideal choice for families. It's also a great place to admire the breathtaking sunsets.
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.