Weather in Portugal in November

November climate overview

Daytime highs across Portugal in November run from 15.7°C (Porto) to 19.5°C (Madeira). Even in Madeira only 0% of days reach 25°C. Nights average 12.7°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Porto fall to 6°C or below.

Rainfall in November

Expect around 9 rainy days (1 mm or more) in November, with Faro the driest (7 days) and Porto the wettest (13 days). The wettest November at Madeira between 1991 and 2020 was 2012 with 227 mm; the driest was 1992 with 3 mm.

Sea temperature

The sea averages 18.2°C around Portugal in November - warmest at Madeira (21.4°C). That is bracing: fine for a dip, cool for long swims.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 10.3 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).

November against the rest of the year in Portugal

November is the 8th warmest month of the twelve in Portugal. It is 3.9°C cooler than October and 2.2°C cooler in December. The hottest month here is August (28°C) and the coolest January (15°C).

Which part of Portugal in November?

• Most sunshine: Faro, 5.7 h a day.
• Driest: Faro, about 7 rainy days.
• Warmest sea: Madeira, 21°C.
• Hottest: Madeira, 20°C by day.
• Coolest (better for walking and cities): Porto, 16°C.

What to pack for Portugal in November

Based on the averages: light layers - warm in the sun, cooler in the shade; a light jumper for evenings (13°C at night); a rain jacket - roughly 9 wet days; swimwear if you do not mind a bracing 18°C sea.

Similar weather elsewhere in November

Within 1.5°C of Portugal's November daytime average: Fethiye (20°C, sea 22°C), Valletta (20°C, sea 21°C), Crete (20°C, sea 20°C), Marmaris (20°C, sea 22°C), Rhodes (19°C, sea 22°C). See the full ranking for November.

Madeira for warmth, the Algarve for fewer rainy days

Madeira is the warmest option, with daytime temperatures of 20°C and nights around 16°C; Funchal has the same figures. That suits travellers who want milder evenings, although 11 rainy days mean you should still bring waterproofs. For a lower rain risk, favour the Algarve, which averages 8 rainy days. Albufeira, Ferragudo and Alvor reach 19°C by day, while Carvoeiro, Vilamoura, Quarteira and Vale do Lobo sit at 18°C. Those small temperature differences are less useful for choosing a base than the broader choice between Madeira's warmth and the Algarve's fewer rainy days. Porto is the coolest destination at 16°C, so it is less suited to a trip where warmth is the priority.

Expect comfortable days, cooler evenings and interruptions from rain

Pack for changing conditions rather than sustained heat: light clothes for mild afternoons, a jumper for evenings and a waterproof layer for wet spells. Algarve nights fall to 12°C or 13°C depending on your base, so outdoor dinners may feel cool even after a pleasant day. Portugal averages 4.9 hours of sunshine, making November a poor fit if long sunny days are essential to your holiday. Keep plans movable so you can use brighter spells for time outdoors. Even Madeira has 0% of days above 25°C in the figures here, so choose it for relative warmth, not the expectation of hot afternoons.