Your July weather guide
HotWeather in Albufeira in July
July is a good choice for Albufeira if you want hot, dry weather and can work around the midday heat. Average highs of 31°C favour beach time over long walks in the sun, while nights typically fall to 19°C. The catch is the sea: at around 20°C, it feels bracing rather than warm. Go then for sunshine and outdoor evenings, but choose carefully if strong heat makes you uncomfortable.
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
- 31.4°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 36°C
- Average night-time low
- 18.9°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 16°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +9.6°C
- London averages 21.8°C in July
- Sea temperature
- 20.0°C
- year to year: 19°C to 21°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 12.7h
- 89% of 14.3 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 0
- 1 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 55%
- Days over 25°C
- 98%
- 68% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 41.7°C
- 1991-07-14
- Record low 1991-2020
- 13.7°C
- 1997-07-03
- 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 July compares
July is the 1st warmest month of the year in Albufeira and ranks 21st of 134 destinations we compare for July - see where else is hot in July. Within Portugal it is 1st of 13 (Portugal in July). Against London's average high of 21.8°C in July, Albufeira is 9.6°C warmer by day and 5.4°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in July
The typical July day in Albufeira peaks at 31.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 35.5°C or more. About 98% of days top 25°C and almost every pass 30°C. Nights average 18.9°C; one night in ten drops to 16.3°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day here reached 41.7°C (1991-07-14) and the coldest night 13.7°C (1997-07-03).
Rain in July
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 0 days with 1 mm or more, 1 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest July was 1997 with 18 mm, the driest 1992 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 55%.
Sea temperature in July
The sea averages 20.0°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 18.6°C to 21.3°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (20.7°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 12.7 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 14.3 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:25 and sets about 20:53 local time in mid-July. Average cloud cover is 11%.
Is July a good time to visit Albufeira?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for Albufeira on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Expect heat that shapes your day
July is Albufeira's warmest month, so treat shade and breaks as part of the plan rather than a fallback. Temperatures reach 30°C on 68% of days, and the hottest 10% reach 35.5°C or more. That makes mornings and later afternoons better choices for walking, with the middle of the day more suited to resting somewhere cool. Light, loose clothing, sun protection and water belong in your day bag. Accommodation with cooling is a sensible priority if you struggle to sleep in warm weather. July suits travellers who actively want heat; it is less comfortable for anyone hoping to stay on the move all afternoon.
Dry weather, but a cooler sea
Rain is unlikely to dictate your plans: July averages about 0 rainy days, though that is not a promise of completely rain-free weather. With around 12.7 hours of sunshine within 14.3 hours of daylight, there is plenty of scope to shift outdoor time away from midday. The sea is the main contrast to the hot air. Its average temperature is 20°C, with a year-to-year range of 19°C to 21°C, so expect a noticeable chill when you get in. That can be welcome after sitting in the heat, but travellers who like lingering in warm water may find swimming less comfortable than the daytime temperatures suggest.
A little perspective
Albufeira through the year
July 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% |
| April | 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% |
| JulySelectedbest | 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 July FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Albufeira hot in July?
Albufeira is hot in July: the average daytime high is 31.4°C and nights average 18.9°C. About 98% of July days reach 25°C or more.
Can you swim in the sea in Albufeira in July?
The sea around Albufeira averages 20.0°C in July, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 19°C to 21°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Albufeira in July?
Albufeira sees about 0 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 1 mm of rain in a typical July. The wettest July between 1991 and 2020 was 1997 (18 mm) and the driest was 1992 (0 mm).
How sunny is Albufeira in July?
Albufeira gets around 12.7 hours of sunshine a day in July out of 14.3 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Albufeira compare with the UK in July?
Albufeira is on average 9.6°C warmer than London by day in July (31.4°C against 21.8°C).
What is the hottest July on record in Albufeira?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day in Albufeira reached 41.7°C on 1991-07-14, and the coldest night dropped to 13.7°C on 1997-07-03.
How much hotter is Albufeira than London in July?
Albufeira's average daytime high is 31.4°C, compared with London's 21.8°C, a difference of 9.6°C. Expect a substantial step up in heat rather than a slightly warmer version of home, and plan more shade breaks when you are outdoors.
Will I need a layer in the evenings?
A light layer is sensible for sitting outside late. The average night low is 18.9°C, but the coolest 10% of nights fall to 16.3°C or below. Pack mainly for hot days, with something warmer for the drop in temperature after sunset.
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