Algarve from London

Climate suitability: 70/100for the year
Best month: August98/100; 25.2°C · 397h sunshine

Ranked for drier and sunnier in August: 100/100

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Last updated 2026-10-27 (UTC)

Situated in Portugal, the Algarve is a famous destination known for its extensive coastline, scenic beaches, and varied points of interest.

With a climate suitability score of 70, exceptional beaches, and diverse local attractions ranging from coastal excursions to historical sites, the Algarve is a compelling travel destination.

The Algarve features a climate with a suitability score of 70.

The most recommended months to visit the Algarve are July, August, and September.

Why Algarve?

Strongest in summer

August is Algarve's highest-scoring month at 98/100.

25.2°C
mean August temperature
397h
August sunshine
0.4mm
August rainfall

7.2 °C warmer than London
56.3 mm less rain than London
86.9 more sunshine hours than London

Best time to visit

For Algarve, the highest climate suitability scores are in August (98/100). That describes a typical month, not a personalised trip match.

Warmest month
August
25.2 °C mean
Driest month
August
0.4 mm
Sunniest month
June
406 sunshine hours
Sea temperature
Not available yet

Compared with London in August

Figures show how this place differs from London, using typical monthly weather for August. This is not a personalised trip match and does not include prices.

7.2 °C warmer than London
56.3 mm less rain than London
86.9 more sunshine hours than London

Flights

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Flights from London

Example price

From £40.00

Not a live price. Price from 2026-10-28 (UTC).

Travel period 2026-11

LON–FAO. About 345 minutes, from a partner timetable, not a Triplig estimate.

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Things to do

Antigo Paiol do Castelo
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Bicas Velhas
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limestone pavement
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Convento de Santo António dos Capuchos
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Penedo Amarelo
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Little Canyon
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Beaches

Livraria da Praia dos Arrifes
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Official nude beach
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Praia Verde
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Praia da Alagoa
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Praia da Ilha de Tavira
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Praia da Manta Rota
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Getting there

Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO)
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Places to visit around this destination.

Climate by month

Scores describe how suitable a typical month is. They are not a personalised match.

Jan48
Feb52
Mar53
Apr66
May77
Jun87
Jul97
Aug98
Sept88
Oct68
Nov57
Dec48

Best month: August · Climate suitability: 98/100

Show detailed climate data

Monthly climate
Month	Temp °C	Rain mm	Sunshine h	Sea °C	Score	vs London °C
January	12.6	35.3	258.7	Unavailable	48	+7.9 °C
February	13.5	42.4	261.5	Unavailable	52	+7.5 °C
March	14.6	70.9	311.8	Unavailable	53	+7.3 °C
April	16.4	42.1	346.9	Unavailable	66	+7.1 °C
May	19.5	29.4	391.0	Unavailable	77	+6.5 °C
June	22.0	7.4	406.2	Unavailable	87	+5.6 °C
July	24.8	0.7	419.6	Unavailable	97	+6.5 °C
August (highest climate score) (selected travel window)	25.2	0.4	396.8	Unavailable	98	+7.2 °C
September	22.6	13.0	340.1	Unavailable	88	+7.0 °C
October	20.0	75.8	294.7	Unavailable	68	+7.8 °C
November	16.2	55.7	257.1	Unavailable	57	+8.0 °C
December	14.2	55.7	241.7	Unavailable	48	+7.4 °C