Your November weather guide
MildWeather in Algarve in November
November is a good time for the Algarve if you want mild days rather than reliable beach weather. Average daytime highs of 18.5°C suit being outdoors without summer heat, but nights fall to around 12.3°C, so bring layers for evenings. With about 8 rainy days, flexibility matters more than a packed outdoor schedule. For a UK traveller, it makes sense as a milder break, provided warm sea swimming and uninterrupted sunshine are not the main reasons for going.
Long-term climate averages for Faro, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Algarve, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Faro.
- Average daytime high
- 18.5°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 21°C
- Average night-time low
- 12.3°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 9°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +8.1°C
- London averages 10.4°C in November
- Sea temperature
- 18.0°C
- year to year: 17°C to 19°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 5.3h
- 53% of 10.0 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 8
- 67 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 26.1°C
- 2001-11-01
- Record low 1991-2020
- 3.6°C
- 2001-11-16
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 54 min
- 1686 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 November compares
November is the 8th warmest month of the year in Algarve and ranks 78th of 134 destinations we compare for November - see where else is hot in November. Within Portugal it is 6th of 13 (Portugal in November). Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, Algarve is 8.1°C warmer by day and 7.4°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in November
The typical November day in Algarve peaks at 18.5°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 21.4°C or more. Roughly 1 in 250 days top 25°C. Nights average 12.3°C; one night in ten drops to 8.8°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 3.6°C (2001-11-16).
Rain in November
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 8 days with 1 mm or more, 67 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 2012 with 240 mm, the driest 1992 with 2 mm. Humidity averages 76%.
Sea temperature in November
The sea averages 18.0°C - bracing (18-22°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 5.3 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:10 and sets about 17:22 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 47%.
Is November a good time to visit Algarve?
November is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Algarve on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Comfortable days, but pack for cooler evenings
The Algarve is noticeably milder than London in November: its average daytime high is 8.1°C higher than London's 10.4°C. That makes daytime wandering a more appealing prospect, though mild is the right expectation, not hot. The warmest days can reach around 21°C, while the coldest nights can fall to around 9°C or below. Pack lighter clothes for warmer afternoons, with a jumper and jacket ready for when temperatures drop. If your plans depend on sitting outside in summer clothes all evening, this month is unlikely to suit. It works better for travellers who enjoy being outdoors and do not mind adjusting their clothing.
Leave room for rain and treat swimming as optional
Rain is enough of a factor to shape your plans, but it need not rule out an outdoor holiday. About 8 rainy days means a waterproof layer is sensible and weather-dependent outings are best kept flexible. Sunshine averages 5.3 hours within 10 hours of daylight, so make use of brighter spells rather than expecting clear skies throughout the day. The sea averages 18°C and is bracing, not comfortably warm. Across years it ranges from 17°C to 19°C, so swimming is better treated as an optional extra than the centre of the trip. November suits travellers happy to mix time outdoors with indoor breaks when the weather turns.
A little perspective
Algarve through the year
November 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 | 15.3°C | 9.1°C | 15.7°C | 5.1 | 51 | 7 | 0% |
| February | 16.1°C | 9.4°C | 15.1°C | 5.7 | 48 | 6 | 0% |
| March | 18.1°C | 11.0°C | 15.3°C | 6.3 | 57 | 7 | 1% |
| April | 19.6°C | 12.3°C | 16.0°C | 6.9 | 49 | 7 | 5% |
| May | 22.5°C | 14.6°C | 17.2°C | 8.4 | 35 | 6 | 25% |
| Junebest | 26.3°C | 17.4°C | 18.9°C | 10.9 | 8 | 2 | 62% |
| Julybest | 29.1°C | 19.1°C | 20.0°C | 12.7 | 1 | 0 | 91% |
| Augustbest | 29.2°C | 19.6°C | 20.7°C | 11.3 | 2 | 1 | 93% |
| September | 26.4°C | 18.2°C | 20.6°C | 8.4 | 23 | 4 | 66% |
| October | 22.6°C | 15.8°C | 19.6°C | 5.9 | 66 | 8 | 19% |
| NovemberSelected | 18.5°C | 12.3°C | 18.0°C | 5.3 | 67 | 8 | 0% |
| December | 16.2°C | 10.3°C | 16.7°C | 4.6 | 77 | 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
Algarve in November FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Algarve hot in November?
Algarve is mild in November: the average daytime high is 18.5°C and nights average 12.3°C. Roughly 1 in 250 November days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Algarve in November?
The sea around Algarve averages 18.0°C in November, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 17°C to 19°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Algarve in November?
Algarve sees about 8 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 67 mm of rain in a typical November. The wettest November between 1991 and 2020 was 2012 (240 mm) and the driest was 1992 (2 mm).
How sunny is Algarve in November?
Algarve gets around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day in November out of 10.0 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Algarve compare with the UK in November?
Algarve is on average 8.1°C warmer than London by day in November (18.5°C against 10.4°C).
What is the hottest November on record in Algarve?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day in Algarve reached 26.1°C on 2001-11-01, and the coldest night dropped to 3.6°C on 2001-11-16.
Is November hot enough for a beach holiday?
Not if you mean dependable heat and warm swimming. Daytime highs average 18.5°C, and days reaching 25°C have a listed share of 0%. You may enjoy time beside the sea, but plan for mild weather rather than summer conditions.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London is about 2 h 54 min, making the Algarve a short-haul option. That suits a break focused on milder weather without a long flight, though November is not a reliable choice for heat.
Which months are better if warmth is the priority?
July, August and June are the best-rated months in the Algarve. November is a different proposition: mild days, cooler evenings and some rain. Choose it for comfortable outdoor weather rather than expecting the conditions of those warmer months.
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 Faro. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 3 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