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.
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It can be very windy even in the eastern Algarve coast, which usually quite calm. Waves on the south coast also can become quite high, up to 4-5 meters.
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.
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.
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.
For those hoping to retire or move to Portugal long term, ask yourself what type of weather you can live with to be happy. If you hate hot, dry summers with little to no rain, and lots of summer tourists, pass on the Algarve. If you prefer spring-like summers and wet, cool winters, try the central or northern areas.
The Portuguese coastline – along with the coastlines of California, South Africa, Western Australia and Peru – is subject to a phenomenon known as upwelling. In simple terms, if the wind blows parallel to the coast, then water from the bottom of the ocean (cold and rich in nutrients) rises and comes to the shoreline.
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.
All year round, the Algarve enjoys the best climate in Europe. With only a short period of rainfall (it normally rains between November and March) and long hours of sunshine (the highest in Europe).
The south western part of the Algarve is probably my favorite area in the Algarve. It's less touristy but (partly) does have the beautiful iconic coastline and great Algarve weather!
Praia do Vale de Centeanes is where you'll want to go to see some of the clearest water in the Algarve. On a clear day, it's easy to see the bottom of the ocean without even setting foot in the water. This beach is located near Carvoeiro, so it won't be hard to travel from here to Praia da Marinha or Praia de Benagil.
The AlgarveThe southern part of Portugal is probably one of the sunniest places in Europe, even in the winter time, making it a very popular holiday destination.
Algarve weather JuneMountains to the north protect it from northern and Atlantic winds. The winds that do arrive are stronger offshore, so you can look forward to great water sports.