Weather in Albufeira in October

How October compares

October is the 6th warmest month of the year in Albufeira and ranks 70th of 134 destinations we compare for October - see where else is hot in October. Within Portugal it is 1st of 13 (Portugal in October). Against London's average high of 14.6°C in October, Albufeira is 8.8°C warmer by day and 7.0°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in October

The typical October day in Albufeira peaks at 23.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 28.0°C or more. Roughly 1 in 4 days top 25°C and 1 in 34 pass 30°C. Nights average 15.4°C; one night in ten drops to 12.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day here reached 33.2°C (2011-10-04) and the coldest night 7.8°C (1993-10-28).

Rain in October

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 October was 2006 with 152 mm, the driest 1998 with 4 mm. Humidity averages 73%.

Sea temperature in October

The sea averages 19.6°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 17.9°C to 21.1°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (20.7°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:41 and sets about 18:57 local time in mid-October. Average cloud cover is 48%.

Is October 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, cooler evenings

Pack for warmth during the day, but not for summer heat throughout your stay. Days reach 25°C around 28% of the time, so sitting out or spending an afternoon by the sea can feel comfortably warm. Hotter weather is possible, though 30°C days are uncommon. Light clothing makes sense for warmer afternoons, with shade useful at midday when temperatures climb. After sunset, a jumper or light jacket is a sensible addition rather than spare luggage. The coldest nights can fall to 12°C or lower, so bring trousers and something warmer if you expect to spend evenings outside. October suits travellers who prefer warmth without relying on strong heat.

Enough sunshine to enjoy, with rain to plan around

Expect a mixture rather than clear skies every day. Around 5.8 hours of sunshine within 11.0 hours of daylight leaves useful time outdoors, but sunshine is not guaranteed throughout the afternoon. About 8 rainy days makes a light waterproof a practical packing choice. That figure does not mean each wet day is a complete washout, nor does it tell you when rain will arrive. Keep your outdoor plans flexible and use brighter spells for time by the sea. If reliable dry weather is the main reason for your trip, October carries a compromise; if you are comfortable adjusting plans, the warmth still makes it a reasonable choice.