The
Algarve's climate is mild, with little rainfall
and plenty of sunny days, which is why the region
is so popular for outdoor sports enthusiasts
and those holidaymakers seeking year-round sunshine.
Sea temperatures are normally lower than those
of the Mediterranean, due to the influence of
the Atlantic Ocean; however, the sea temperature
is warmer towards the East Side.
The
Algarve receives most of its rainfall during
the winter; rainfall is rare between June and
September. Summers are hot and sunny, but are
often refreshed by cooling breezes on the coast,
and the further west you go, the windier it becomes.
July and August are the hottest months of the
year. The autumn and winter months are mild,
but you will need a jacket in the evening and
some kind of heating in your apartment or hotel
room. January is the coolest month of the year.
