Weather in Albufeira in November

How November compares

November is the 9th warmest month of the year in Albufeira and ranks 74th of 134 destinations we compare for November - see where else is hot in November. Within Portugal it is 3rd of 13 (Portugal in November). Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, Albufeira is 8.5°C warmer by day and 6.7°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in November

The typical November day in Albufeira peaks at 18.9°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 22.0°C or more. Roughly 1 in 77 days top 25°C. Nights average 11.6°C; one night in ten drops to 7.8°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day here reached 26.1°C (2001-11-01) and the coldest night 3.7°C (2001-11-11).

Rain in November

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 8 days with 1 mm or more, 66 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 2012 with 216 mm, the driest 1998 with 4 mm. Humidity averages 77%.

Sea temperature in November

The sea averages 17.9°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 16.8°C to 19.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (20.7°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:12 and sets about 17:23 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 48%.

Is November a good time to visit Albufeira?

November is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Albufeira on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Mild afternoons, but pack for cool evenings

November is a reasonable choice if you prefer walking weather to lying in strong heat. Albufeira’s average daytime high is 8.5°C above London’s, so the difference should feel useful rather than tropical. The warmest 10% of days reach 22°C or more, but only 1% reach 25°C: treat a genuinely warm afternoon as a bonus, not the basis of the trip. Pack light layers for daytime and a warmer jumper or jacket for after sunset. The coldest 10% of nights fall to 7.8°C or below, so clothing that works only at the average temperature could leave you feeling chilly.

Keep outdoor plans flexible

There is enough sunshine to make outdoor time worthwhile, with about 5.2 hours a day within 10 hours of daylight. That is not a promise of clear skies throughout your stay. About 8 days have measurable rain, so bring a waterproof layer and shoes you can comfortably wear in wet weather. Keep your schedule loose enough to move a walk or time by the sea into a brighter spell, rather than committing every day to being outside. Make the most of the daylight instead of leaving outdoor plans until late. November suits travellers happy to adapt to the forecast; it is a weaker choice if reliable sunshine is the main reason for going.