Weather in Vilamoura in November

How November compares

November is the 8th warmest month of the year in Vilamoura. Within Portugal it is 8th of 13 (Portugal in November). Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, Vilamoura is 8.0°C warmer by day and 7.7°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in November

The typical November day in Vilamoura peaks at 18.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 21.2°C or more. Roughly 1 in 500 days top 25°C. Nights average 12.6°C; one night in ten drops to 9.2°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 25.3°C (2009-11-01) and the coldest night 5.4°C (1991-11-23).

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 216 mm, the driest 1998 with 4 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 (20.9°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:11 and sets about 17:23 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 48%.

Is November a good time to visit Vilamoura?

November is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Vilamoura on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Useful sunshine, but leave room for rain

November brings about 5.2 hours of sunshine a day within 10.0 hours of daylight, so there is useful time outdoors without a promise of clear skies throughout. Plan longer walks around brighter spells and keep wet-weather plans flexible. There are about 8 rainy days during the month, enough to make a waterproof jacket worth packing, but not a reason to assume the whole trip will be wet. Put outdoor plans towards the middle of the day to make the most of the available warmth and light. This is a better fit for travellers happy to adjust their day than those relying on uninterrupted sunshine.

Treat swimming as optional and pack for cool evenings

The sea averages 18°C, which feels bracing rather than comfortably warm. Its November range of 17°C to 19°C means swimming should be an optional extra, not the basis of the trip. If you dislike cool water, the milder air is a stronger reason to come than the sea. For clothing, pack light layers for daytime, a jumper and a jacket for evenings. The coldest nights can fall to 9.2°C or lower, so relying on daytime temperatures alone would leave you underprepared. Make use of sunny afternoons for sitting outside, then be ready to add warmth as the day cools.