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Is southern Portugal warm in winter?

The weather is pleasant during Portugal's winter. Despite it technically being winter in Portugal, the winter months stay pretty mild. The temperatures average between 10°C (50°F) and 17°C (62°F), the air is dry, there's plenty of sun, and little rain.



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Albufeira is one of the warmest places in Portugal in winter. In December and January, the average temperature remains between 12°C to 14°C and the sun shines for around 9 hours every day. Albufeira offers a variety of attractions, including lovely beaches, boat tours and historical monuments.

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Where To Go For Winter Sun In Portugal
  • Lisbon. A vibrant cosmopolitan city that combines its rich history with innovative modern design, Lisbon is an excellent place to visit at any time of year. ...
  • Cascais. ...
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  • Faro.


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Winter in Portugal begins in December and ends in March. Temperatures throughout Portugal's winter are generally mild, with an average maximum of 17°C (62°F) and an average minimum of 10°C (50°F).

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The Algarve weather has maximum temperatures throughout the year vary between 15°C and 31°C and the temperature never falls below zero in the winter. The Algarve climate and weather, is why tourists from Northern European countries increasingly seek out the Algarve, where they can enjoy long hours of sunshine.

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Thanks so much! Not much difference in average temps in either location, though the algarve is more influenced by its proximity to atlantic weather systems than the costa del sols more sheltered med location.

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There are two main benefits of visiting the Algarve in winter: Fewer crowds, and lower prices. It's much easier to book tours, accommodations, and restaurants. The beaches aren't packed like they are throughout summer, which means you'll have the scenic beaches that the Algarve is famous for, all to yourself.

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It can be quite cool at this time of year, so visitors are recommended to take warmer clothes especially for venturing out after dark. The average daily maximum is 17 C and the average daily minimum is 13 C.

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Algarve is the hottest region of Portugal, with the exception of Madeira Island (an archipelago of Portugal). In the Alentejo region the average temperatures are around 16ºC (depending on if you are on the coast or in the interior) and in the Algarve region 18ºC.

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Winter in Portugal is a very pleasant season, with plenty of sunshine up and down the country and temperatures rarely falling below 10ºC. With an average of more than 300 sunny days a year, winter here can sometimes seem more like spring and you always need to have your sunglasses to hand.

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The winter climate in Portugal can be divided into three regions: The Algarve – Mild and dry weather, with an equal number of bright sunny days as grey days; there is very little rain. Porto and northern Portugal – Cool days and chilly nights, with a high possibility of very heavy rain.

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Algarve temperature February The average high typically reaches around 17 degrees Celsius (63F), and lows of around 14 degrees Celsius (57F).

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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.

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Popular Paphos has an average high temperature of 19ºC in December, which is perfectly warm enough to relax on the beach when the sun's out. You'll want to bring some warmer clothes for the evenings as things can get a bit chilly, with temperatures dropping to 10ºC at night.

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Canary Islands They're far down off the coast of West Africa, but they're technically part of Spain. What is this? Winter temperatures in the Canary Islands tend to range from a low of 14-15 C (57-59 F) to a high of 21-23 C (70-73 F), making it the warmest place in Europe in the winter.

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The hottest place in Europe in December is probably the Canary Islands. For a warm winter holiday in Europe, the Canary Islands in Spain offer a haven of sunshine and warmth. Tenerife and Lanzarote are particularly popular choices, with average high temperatures ranging from 21°C to 22°C (70°F to 72°F) in December.

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