Measurements of the Algarve Climate & Temperatures
The Algarve temperatures are one of the highest in Europe with lots of sunshine throughout the year. The Algarve is a fairly dry place with virtually no rain in the summer months and about a week of rainy days during the winter months. It is composed of 5,412 square kilometres with approximately 410,000 permanent inhabitants (density of 76 inhabitants per square kilometre).
In April and May the Faro temperatures range is between 13 and 22 degrees celcius and in July and August temperatures are between 20 and 28 degrees celcius. Rainfall peaks at 72mms in March with the dry season setting in in June with little rainfall falling untill September.
At night the west is warmer in the winter than the eastern Algarve and in the summer cooler. This is caused by the moderating effect of the Atlantic ocean. In the western Algarve temperatures are generally cooler in the day in summer and warmer in winter than in the eastern Algarve.
The average Sagres temperature in January and Febuary ranges between 7 and 17 degrees celcius and in August and September it increases to between 17 and 29 degrees. The small town cannot rival those of the southern coast, it is, however, well-known for its historic interest, and is a good departure point to explore the superb surrounding beaches.
