Algarve · April
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 17° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 24° | 26° | 29° | 29° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 17° |
MINMIN | 9° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 17° | 13° | 11° |
☀️Sunshine | 7h | 8h | 9h | 10h | 12h | 13h | 13h | 12h | 10h | 8h | 7h | 6h |
🌊Water Temp | 16° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 18° | 17° |
🌧Rain Days | 3d30mm | 3d34mm | 5d47mm | 4d37mm | 2d20mm | 0d4mm | 0d1mm | 0d4mm | 1d13mm | 3d47mm | 4d69mm | 4d48mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in May.
April in Algarve at 20°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are May, June, July, August, and September.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 20°C, cooling to 13°C at night (daily average: 17°C). With 10 sunshine hours per day, April is one of the sunniest months — 37 mm of rain over 4 days. At 17°C, the water is still quite cool in April — a wetsuit may be useful.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Frühling an der Goldküste: Temperaturen ideal zum Wandern entlang der Küstenfelsen, Strände der Praia da Marinha und Ponta da Piedade ohne Gedränge. Erstes Schwimmen ist für Hartgesottene möglich.
Packing list for Algarve in April
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is April a good time to visit Algarve?
- April is not an optimal month for Algarve (Score: 68/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Algarve in April?
- In April, Algarve sees daily highs of 20°C. Nights cool to 13°C, with a daily average of 17°C.
- How much rain falls in Algarve in April?
- In April, Algarve receives an average of 37 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Algarve get in April?
- Algarve averages 10 sunshine hours per day in April — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Algarve in April?
- Water temperature in Algarve in April averages 17°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
