Is the sea in the Algarve cold?

Real Experiences. While official figures might indicate certain temperatures, personal experiences can vary. On some days, after a long hike on the cliffs of the Algarve, the sea feels refreshingly cold, while on others, especially in sheltered coves, it feels considerably warmer.



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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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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.

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The warmest water temperature is in September with an average around 70°F / 21.1°C. The coldest month is March with an average water temperature of 60.6°F / 15.9°C.

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In the Algarve, the sea is typically warmer compared to the rest of Portugal, but even there, strong winds and currents bring cold water from deeper parts of the Ocean to the surface, resulting in cooler temperatures.

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In the Algarve, the sea is typically warmer compared to the rest of Portugal, but even there, strong winds and currents bring cold water from deeper parts of the Ocean to the surface, resulting in cooler temperatures.

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The natural phenomenon of upwelling - when cold, deep water is brought to the shore - can cause a significant decrease in sea temperature.

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Albufeira sea temperatures peak in the range 21 to 23°C (70 to 73°F) on around the 15th of August and are at their coldest on about the 20th of February, in the range 15 to 17°C (59 to 63°F). Albufeira sea temperatures are highest in mid August.

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The most common sightings in Portugal include the big Calpean jellyfish (Rhizostoma luteum), which is a large type of barrel jellyfish with a bell (head) up to 60cm in diameter; The Compass Jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella), usually spotted off the south coast (Algarve); The Jelly Blubber (Catostylus tagi), another ...

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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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The graph below shows the range of monthly Albufeira water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data. The warmest water temperature is in September with an average around 70°F / 21.1°C. The coldest month is March with an average water temperature of 60.6°F / 15.9°C.

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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 seas are a little too rough for anything more than paddling if you have young children. The restaurants and bars around the beach are top notch though, if a little too English. I would like to try out of the main tourist season, my guess is it would be a much more pleasant experience.

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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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Praia de Faro water temperatures peak in the range 21 to 23°C (70 to 73°F) on around the 13th of August and are at their coldest on about the 24th of February, in the range 15 to 17°C (59 to 63°F). Praia de Faro water temperatures are warmest in the third week of August.

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The Ocean water temperature in the Algarve is usually between 12ºC in Winter and 25ºC during Summer, peaking at its highest between August and September.

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