With an annual average of 3000 sunshine hours, the Algarve is one of Europe's sunniest places, and
sees more sunshine than even California. The Summer months will see 12 hours of sunshine per day
on average and almost no rainfall.
Temperatures average 28 degrees centigrade in July and August, though the mercury can rise to the mid 30s in the middle of the day. However, there are cooling sea breezes that sweep in off the Atlantic which are welcome relief on the hottest days.
Spring and Autumn are very pleasant times of year. For those looking for an active holiday this is perhaps the best time, as temperatures are much more comfortable. Rainfall is slightly higher in Autumn than in Spring.
Winter in the Algarve is mild. Average temperatures fall to their lowest in January at 15 degrees. Warm days are not uncommon in Winter as southerly breezes can bring daytime temperatures of up to 20 degrees. Temperature at night will be in single figures but rarely, if ever, falls to zero.
Sea temperatures are fairly mild throughout the year. The temperature in Summer is around 21 degrees giving perfect bathing conditions, while it will fall to around 14 degrees in Winter.
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