Weather in Portugal in June

June climate overview

Daytime highs across Portugal in June run from 22.5°C (Funchal) to 28.2°C (Albufeira). In Albufeira about 77% of June days reach 25°C. Nights average 17.2°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Funchal fall to 16°C or below.

Rainfall in June

Expect around 2 rainy days (1 mm or more) in June, with Faro the driest (1 days) and Porto the wettest (6 days). The wettest June at Albufeira between 1991 and 2020 was 1992 with 54 mm; the driest was 1994 with 0 mm.

Sea temperature

The sea averages 18.9°C around Portugal in June - warmest at Madeira (20.9°C). That is bracing: fine for a dip, cool for long swims.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 14.5 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).

June against the rest of the year in Portugal

June is the 4th warmest month of the twelve in Portugal. It is 3.5°C warmer than May and 2.6°C warmer in July. The hottest month here is August (28°C) and the coolest January (15°C).

Which part of Portugal in June?

• Most sunshine: Faro, 11.5 h a day.
• Driest: Faro, about 1 rainy days.
• Warmest sea: Madeira, 21°C.
• Hottest: Albufeira, 28°C by day.
• Coolest (better for walking and cities): Madeira, 23°C.

What to pack for Portugal in June

Based on the averages: summer clothes for the day; a light jumper for evenings (17°C at night); swimwear if you do not mind a bracing 19°C sea.

Similar weather elsewhere in June

Within 1.5°C of Portugal's June daytime average: Paphos (27°C, sea 24°C), Alicante (27°C, sea 22°C), Boa Vista (27°C, sea 23°C), Verona (27°C), Seychelles (27°C, sea 27°C). See the full ranking for June.

Where to go for warmer or milder weather

Albufeira is the warmest choice here, averaging 28°C by day, so it suits travellers who want heat and are happy to take a break around midday. Ferragudo and Carvoeiro are close behind at 27°C. For slightly gentler warmth, Alvor, Vilamoura, Quarteira and Vale do Lobo average 26°C, matching the Algarve average. Lisbon and Faro both sit at 24°C, a useful balance if you prefer walking around without quite as much heat. Funchal is coolest at 22°C and makes more sense if mild weather matters more than hot afternoons. Choose by your tolerance for daytime heat, rather than assuming everywhere in Portugal feels the same.

What to pack and expect outdoors

June favours plans outdoors: the country averages 2 rainy days and 10.1 hours of sunshine a day. That is a reason to prioritise sun protection and light clothing, not a guarantee that every day stays dry. Keep a light layer for evenings, with nights averaging 17°C nationally; Vilamoura, Quarteira and Vale do Lobo are a little warmer at 18°C. Swimming is the bigger compromise. Water averages 19°C in much of the Algarve, but Ferragudo, Alvor and Lisbon sit at 18°C. Expect a cool dip rather than water that matches the warmth on land. If you feel the cold easily, keep swims brief or consider a wetsuit for longer sessions.