Best time to visit Portimao
The best time to visit Portimao for a beach holiday is during summer from June through to mid-September. For walking and hiking, the best time to visit is in April and May during the spring season.
However, anytime is good to visit Portimao. The coastal region sees little rain and lots of sunny days throughout the year, including winter.
Portimao weather
Portimao has a Mediterranean climate, with mild, windy winters and warm, sunny summers.
Winter, from December to February, is mild with sunny days alternating with wet and windy days.
Spring, from March to May, is mild and sunny, with some rainfall in March and early-April.
Summer, from June to mid-September, is warm and sunny. The peak holiday season on Portimao is July and August, which are also the hottest months of the year, with an average high temperature of 29°C (84°F).
Autumn, from September to November, is initially warm and sunny, turning cloudy and wet by November.
While spring and autumn are perhaps too chilly for swimming, they are excellent for sailing and land-based activities such as golf and exploring the region on foot and car.
What is the best month to visit Portimao?
June through September are the best months to visit Portimao – the climate is perfect with warm to hot, sunny weather and little to no rainfall.
July and August are especially popular, since this is the peak tourist season in Portimao.
To avoid the crowds, higher prices and high heat of summer, the months of May and October are also good for a range of outdoor activities.
Which is the hottest month in Portimao?
The hottest time of year in Portimao is normally July and August, with an average daily high temperature of 29°C (84°F), with moderate heat and humidity, and a low of 20°C (68°F)
The warm season lasts from mid-June to mid-September, with an average daily high temperature above 26°C (78°F).
Which is the coldest month in Portimao?
The coldest month of the year in Portimao is January, with an average high of 16°C (60°F) and a low of 8°C (46°F).
The cool season lasts from mid-November to mid-March, with an average daily high temperature below 19°C (66°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Portimao?
The sunniest time of year in Portimao is usually August with an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day; that's on average 83% of daylight hours.
When is the sea warmest in Portimao?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Portimao in August when the water temperature reaches 21°C (69°F), which is cool for swimming.
The sea on the south coast of Portimao is cool, although a little less than in the rest of Portugal, in fact, it reaches 21 °C (70 °F) in August and September.
Which month has the most rain in Portimao?
November is usually the wettest month in Portimao with 80mm (3in) of rainfall on average, distributed across seven days.
The rainy season lasts from early-October to early-May, with a greater than 13% chance of any given day being a wet day.
There's little or no rainfall from early-May through September.
Which is the windiest month in Portimao?
The windiest month of the year in Portimao is December, with an average hourly wind speed of 21 kilometres per hour (13 mph; 11 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from late-October through April, with average wind speeds of more than 18 kilometres per hour (11 mph; 10 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from May through to late-October. The calmest month of the year in Portimao is September, with an average hourly wind speed of 16 kilometres per hour (10 mph; 8.6 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction varies throughout the year in Portimao.
Portimao Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 17 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 10 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Comfort level | |||||||||||
 |
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 79 | 77 | 74 | 68 | 69 | 63 | 59 | 63 | 70 | 76 | 77 | 81 |
| UV Index (max) | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 51 | 45 | 36 | 36 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 57 | 80 | 78 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
| Portimao, the Algarve, Portugal | |||||||||||
Holiday seasons
High season: From July through August; advance bookings are generally necessary at the top hotels.
Low season: Spring and autumn is a good time to visit as the weather is generally warm and the crowds have gone home. Although the water may be somewhat chilly, winter (November to March) on Portimao is sunny and warm.
Low season travel brings great hotel deals with savings of up to 70 per cent at many hotels.
Source: Meteorological data for Portimao is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1991 to 2020 by the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) at the closest weather station: Faro Airport (FAO), located 53km (33mi) east of Portimao. This station is deemed sufficiently nearby to be relied upon as the primary source for historical climate records, although weather conditions in Portimao may vary slightly.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
More about Portimao…
More about the Algarve…
Latest update: Best time to visit Portimao: 12 May, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
Advertising