Algarve · September
Best travel monthTravel seasonPortugal · Europe
Max Temp
25.8°C
Min Temp
19.1°C
Sunshine
9.9 h/day
Rain Days
1 days
Water Temp
20°C
Rainfall
12.8 mm
Humidity
68%
Avg Temp
22.5°C
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
September is among the best months in Algarve: only 1 rain days, 26°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 26°C, cooling to 19°C at night (daily average: 23°C). With 10 sunshine hours per day, September is one of the sunniest months — 13 mm of rain over 1 days. The sea is 20°C — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Vollbetrieb: Algarve ist im Sommer das meistbesuchte Reiseziel Portugals. Sagres, Lagos und Albufeira sind ausgebucht, die Felsformationen der Ponta da Piedade überwältigend — früh aufstehen lohnt sich. Surfer fahren an die Atlantikseite nach Sagres.
Packing list for Algarve in September
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is September a good time to visit Algarve?
- Yes — September is one of the best months to visit Algarve (Climate Score: 84/100). Pleasant temperatures (26°C), good sunshine (10 h/day), and few rain days (1) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Algarve in September?
- In September, Algarve sees daily highs of 26°C. Nights cool to 19°C, with a daily average of 23°C.
- How much rain falls in Algarve in September?
- In September, Algarve receives an average of 13 mm of rain over 1 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Algarve get in September?
- Algarve averages 10 sunshine hours per day in September — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Algarve in September?
- Water temperature in Algarve in September averages 20°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
