Your April weather guide
WarmWeather in Albufeira in April
April is a good choice for Albufeira if you want warm afternoons rather than a hot beach holiday. Average daytime highs are around 21°C, but nights fall to about 12°C, so light layers matter. The catch is the sea: at 16°C, it is cold for swimming. Expect some rain alongside the sunshine. Go for time outdoors in comfortable warmth, not for guaranteed heat or long swims.
Long-term climate averages for Albufeira, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Albufeira, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Albufeira.
- Average daytime high
- 20.6°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 25°C
- Average night-time low
- 11.8°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 9°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +7.1°C
- London averages 13.5°C in April
- Sea temperature
- 16.0°C
- year to year: 15°C to 17°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.8h
- 52% of 13.0 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 7
- 52 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days over 25°C
- 12%
- 0% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 30.3°C
- 2002-04-25
- Record low 1991-2020
- 6.2°C
- 2018-04-09
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 54 min
- 1688 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How April compares
April is the 7th warmest month of the year in Albufeira and ranks 60th of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Within Portugal it is 1st of 13 (Portugal in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Albufeira is 7.1°C warmer by day and 6.7°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in April
The typical April day in Albufeira peaks at 20.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 25.2°C or more. Roughly 1 in 9 days top 25°C and 1 in 1000 pass 30°C. Nights average 11.8°C; one night in ten drops to 9.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 30.3°C (2002-04-25) and the coldest night 6.2°C (2018-04-09).
Rain in April
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 52 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 2000 with 157 mm, the driest 2005 with 1 mm. Humidity averages 70%.
Sea temperature in April
The sea averages 16.0°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 15.1°C to 17.1°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (20.7°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.8 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:59 and sets about 20:07 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 47%.
Is April a good time to visit Albufeira?
It is a reasonable choice: warm days. The best months for Albufeira on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Warm afternoons, but keep a layer handy
April’s warmth suits travellers who prefer being outdoors without strong heat. A T-shirt may be enough during a warm afternoon, but pack a jumper and a light jacket for evenings rather than relying on summer clothes throughout. Days reaching 25°C account for just 12% of the month, so properly hot weather is a bonus, not something to plan around. The coldest nights can fall to around 9°C or lower, making an extra layer useful if you stay out late. Put relaxed outdoor plans in the warmer part of the day, while keeping sun protection handy even when the air feels mild.
Leave room for showers and keep sea plans modest
With about 7 rainy days, April needs a flexible plan rather than a fixed outdoor schedule. A light waterproof is sensible, and it helps to leave room to move outdoor time around a wet spell. There are about 6.8 hours of sunshine within 13 hours of daylight, so there is scope for time outside, but daylight does not mean uninterrupted sun. The sea is the bigger limitation for a beach-focused trip. Its usual April range of 15°C to 17°C stays firmly cold, even when the afternoon feels warm on land. Treat swimming as optional if you tolerate cold water, rather than making it the centre of the holiday.
A little perspective
Albufeira through the year
April is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.6°C | 8.2°C | 15.6°C | 5.1 | 50 | 7 | 0% |
| February | 16.5°C | 8.7°C | 15.0°C | 5.6 | 48 | 6 | 0% |
| March | 18.9°C | 10.4°C | 15.3°C | 6.2 | 60 | 8 | 3% |
| AprilSelected | 20.6°C | 11.8°C | 16.0°C | 6.8 | 52 | 7 | 12% |
| May | 23.9°C | 14.2°C | 17.2°C | 8.3 | 39 | 6 | 38% |
| Junebest | 28.2°C | 17.2°C | 18.9°C | 10.8 | 9 | 2 | 77% |
| Julybest | 31.4°C | 18.9°C | 20.0°C | 12.7 | 1 | 0 | 98% |
| Augustbest | 31.4°C | 19.5°C | 20.7°C | 11.3 | 3 | 1 | 99% |
| September | 27.9°C | 18.0°C | 20.6°C | 8.3 | 25 | 4 | 79% |
| October | 23.4°C | 15.4°C | 19.6°C | 5.8 | 66 | 8 | 28% |
| November | 18.9°C | 11.6°C | 17.9°C | 5.2 | 66 | 8 | 1% |
| December | 16.4°C | 9.5°C | 16.6°C | 4.5 | 76 | 8 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Albufeira in April FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Albufeira hot in April?
Albufeira is warm in April: the average daytime high is 20.6°C and nights average 11.8°C. Roughly 1 in 9 April days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Albufeira in April?
The sea around Albufeira averages 16.0°C in April, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 15°C to 17°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Albufeira in April?
Albufeira sees about 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 52 mm of rain in a typical April. The wettest April between 1991 and 2020 was 2000 (157 mm) and the driest was 2005 (1 mm).
How sunny is Albufeira in April?
Albufeira gets around 6.8 hours of sunshine a day in April out of 13.0 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Albufeira compare with the UK in April?
Albufeira is on average 7.1°C warmer than London by day in April (20.6°C against 13.5°C).
What is the hottest April on record in Albufeira?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day in Albufeira reached 30.3°C on 2002-04-25, and the coldest night dropped to 6.2°C on 2018-04-09.
How much warmer is Albufeira than London in April?
Albufeira’s average daytime high is 20.6°C, compared with 13.5°C in London - a difference of 7.1°C. That makes it a clear step up in daytime warmth, though the cooler evenings still call for a jumper or jacket.
Should I go in April or wait until summer?
Choose April if warm afternoons suit you and you can accept showers and a cold sea. If heat is the priority, wait until summer: July, August and June are Albufeira’s best-rated months overall. April is better approached as a mild-weather break than a summer-style holiday.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Albufeira. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2.6 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C