Destination guide
Ferragudo weather by month
June to August is the best time to visit Ferragudo for hot, mostly dry weather, with daytime averages rising from 27°C to 30°C. September is a good alternative if you prefer less heat, while the sea stays at 20°C. Spring suits travellers who put time outdoors ahead of swimming. The catch is that warm air does not always mean warm water, and winter needs flexible plans for rain and cool evenings.
The climate here is within a degree of Algarve, so if you are choosing between the two, the weather will not decide it for you.
- Hottest month
- 30.1°CAugust
- Coolest month
- 15.5°CJanuary
- Warmest sea
- 20.4°CAugust
- Flight from London
- 2 h 54 minShort-haul (up to 4.5 h) · estimated
Ferragudo, month by month
Month-by-month detail pages exist for our most searched destinations; for Ferragudo the 12-month table below carries the full picture.
A little perspective
Ferragudo through the year
Every month at a glance; "best" marks our three top months on warmth, dryness and sunshine.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.5°C | 8.5°C | 15.6°C | 5.0 | 52 | 7 | 0% |
| February | 16.3°C | 8.9°C | 15.0°C | 5.6 | 48 | 6 | 0% |
| March | 18.6°C | 10.6°C | 15.2°C | 6.2 | 56 | 8 | 2% |
| April | 20.1°C | 12.0°C | 15.9°C | 6.8 | 47 | 7 | 9% |
| May | 23.3°C | 14.4°C | 16.9°C | 8.2 | 34 | 6 | 33% |
| Junebest | 27.2°C | 17.1°C | 18.5°C | 10.6 | 7 | 2 | 69% |
| Julybest | 30.0°C | 18.6°C | 19.6°C | 12.5 | 1 | 0 | 95% |
| Augustbest | 30.1°C | 19.2°C | 20.4°C | 11.1 | 2 | 1 | 97% |
| September | 27.1°C | 17.9°C | 20.4°C | 8.3 | 22 | 4 | 73% |
| October | 23.0°C | 15.5°C | 19.5°C | 5.8 | 66 | 8 | 24% |
| November | 18.7°C | 11.8°C | 17.9°C | 5.2 | 65 | 8 | 0% |
| December | 16.4°C | 9.8°C | 16.6°C | 4.5 | 75 | 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
Best months here
On warmth, low rainfall and sunshine, start with these.
When to go to Ferragudo
For beach weather, look at months where the daytime average clears 25°C and rainy days stay low: June, July, August, September. December is the wettest month (75 mm, about 8 rainy days) and July the driest (1 mm). The sea is warmest in August at 20.4°C and coolest in February at 15.0°C.
Getting there
A direct flight from London Gatwick to Portimão Airport (PRM, 6 km from Ferragudo) takes roughly 2 h 54 min - short-haul (up to 4.5 h) by UK standards. Time-zone: Europe/Lisbon.
Records and extremes, 1991-2020
The hottest day recorded in Ferragudo between 1991 and 2020 reached 40.3°C on 24 July 2004; the coldest fell to -0.4°C on 9 January 2009. In August one day in ten tops 34.1°C and about 51% of days pass 30°C; in January one night in ten drops to 4.9°C or below. The wettest single month of the period was January 1996 with 271 mm, against a January average of 52 mm.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Ferragudo
Local time on the 15th of each month; daylight-saving rules as of 2020.
| Month (15th) | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | Sunshine/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:47 | 17:39 | 9.9 h | 5.0 h |
| February | 07:24 | 18:13 | 10.8 h | 5.6 h |
| March | 06:45 | 18:41 | 11.9 h | 6.2 h |
| April | 07:00 | 20:09 | 13.2 h | 6.8 h |
| May | 06:26 | 20:35 | 14.2 h | 8.2 h |
| June | 06:14 | 20:56 | 14.7 h | 10.6 h |
| July | 06:26 | 20:54 | 14.5 h | 12.5 h |
| August | 06:51 | 20:26 | 13.6 h | 11.1 h |
| September | 07:16 | 19:42 | 12.4 h | 8.3 h |
| October | 07:42 | 18:58 | 11.3 h | 5.8 h |
| November | 07:13 | 17:24 | 10.2 h | 5.2 h |
| December | 07:40 | 17:18 | 9.6 h | 4.5 h |
Winter into spring: mild afternoons, cool water
January and February both average 16°C by day, so winter suits travellers happy with mild afternoons rather than beach heat. Nights of 8°C in January and 9°C in February make a jacket useful. March reaches 19°C, but its 8 rain days mean you should keep outdoor plans flexible. April edges up to 20°C, then May brings a more noticeable lift to 23°C with 8 hours of sunshine. May is the better spring choice for warmth, though evenings still call for a layer. Swimming is the compromise: the sea is 15°C in February and March, 16°C in April and only 17°C in May.
Summer: the strongest choice for dry, hot days
June offers summer warmth without the highest daytime averages: 27°C, 11 hours of sunshine and just 2 rain days make it a strong choice for being outdoors. The sea is still a cool 18°C, so do not assume it will match the warmth on land. July and August both average 30°C by day and 19°C at night, favouring light clothing and a break from the heat around midday. July is the driest choice, averaging 0 rain days, although that is not a guarantee of uninterrupted dry weather. August averages 1 rain day. The sea reaches 20°C in both months, making them better choices for swimming than early summer.
Autumn into December: lingering sea warmth, more rain
September keeps much of summer's warmth, with 27°C afternoons and a 20°C sea, but its 4 rain days make it less reliably dry than June. October is a useful compromise for travellers who dislike hot afternoons: days average 23°C and the sea remains at 20°C. The catch is the rise to 8 rain days, so leave room to change plans. November cools to 19°C by day and 12°C at night, with the sea down to 18°C. By December, daytime averages of 16°C and 4 hours of sunshine favour shorter outdoor spells rather than beach days. Pack layers and rain protection; December also averages 8 rain days.
A little more detail
Ferragudo weather FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
What is the best time to visit Ferragudo?
Judged on warmth, low rainfall and sunshine, the best months in Ferragudo are July, August and June. August is the hottest month (average high 30.1°C) and January the coolest (15.5°C).
How many months a year is Ferragudo over 25°C?
4 months in Ferragudo average a daytime high of 25°C or more, and 7 average 20°C or more.
When is the rainy season in Ferragudo?
December is the wettest month in Ferragudo (75 mm on average) and July the driest (1 mm). Annual rainfall averages 475 mm.
What is the hottest temperature recorded in Ferragudo?
The hottest day recorded in Ferragudo between 1991 and 2020 reached 40.3°C on 24 July 2004; the coldest fell to -0.4°C on 9 January 2009. Records come from daily data for 1991-2020, not from a single station's all-time history.
When is the sea warmest in Ferragudo?
The sea averages 20°C from July through October, the warmest monthly level here. September and October therefore offer the same sea temperature as high summer with lower daytime temperatures. October's greater chance of rain is the main trade-off.
Is May or June better for warm, dry weather?
June is the stronger choice: daytime temperatures average 27°C rather than May's 23°C, while rain days fall from 6 to 2. Sunshine also increases from 8 to 11 hours. Neither month has particularly warm water, with the sea at 17°C in May and 18°C in June.
See also: Portugal weather by month · where else is hot in August
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 Ferragudo. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 0.5 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