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Wedding weather in Algarve
In Algarve, the driest months for a wedding are July and August, when rain falls on about 0% of days. The wettest is March, with rain on about 32% of days. Here is the full picture, month by month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Rain odds and temperatures by month
| Month | Chance of a rainy day | Heavy rain | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18% | 5% | 5.6 | 61°F (16°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 8.3 h/day |
| February | 21% | 4% | 6 | 62°F (17°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 9.1 h/day |
| March | 32% | 6% | 9.9 | 65°F (18°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 10 h/day |
| April | 28% | 3% | 8.5 | 68°F (20°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 11.5 h/day |
| May | 14% | 2% | 4.2 | 75°F (24°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 12.6 h/day |
| June | 11% | 0% | 3.2 | 79°F (26°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 13.4 h/day |
| July ✦ | 1% | 0% | 0.4 | 84°F (29°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 13.5 h/day |
| August | 0% | 0% | 0 | 85°F (30°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 12.7 h/day |
| September | 9% | 2% | 2.8 | 81°F (27°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 11.3 h/day |
| October | 25% | 6% | 7.9 | 75°F (24°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 9.5 h/day |
| November | 26% | 6% | 7.9 | 67°F (20°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 8.4 h/day |
| December | 25% | 6% | 7.8 | 64°F (18°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 7.8 h/day |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), daily data 2015–2024 for 37.10, -8.67. Rainy day ≥ 1 mm, heavy rain ≥ 10 mm. Climatology, not a forecast.
Best months for a wedding in Algarve
Weighing low rain odds with comfortable temperatures (roughly 18–29 °C / 65–84 °F highs), the best months for an outdoor wedding in Algarve are July.
When to be careful
March is the wettest month in Algarve: rain falls on about 32% of days, and 6% of days bring heavy rain (10 mm or more). Book a solid backup if you marry then.
How to read these numbers
A "rainy day" is a day with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. A 30% chance means about 3 in 10 days in that month saw at least a little rain, often a short shower. For your exact date and venue, use our free rain odds tool.
Algarve weather month by month
What a wedding day in Algarve usually looks like in each month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Algarve weather in January
In January, it rains (1 mm or more) on 18% of days in Algarve, about 5.6 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 61°F (16°C), lows 49°F (9°C), with around 8.3 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Algarve weather in February
In February, it rains (1 mm or more) on 21% of days in Algarve, about 6 days in the month, and 4% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 62°F (17°C), lows 51°F (10°C), with around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Algarve weather in March
In March, it rains (1 mm or more) on 32% of days in Algarve, about 9.9 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 65°F (18°C), lows 52°F (11°C), with around 10 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Algarve weather in April
In April, it rains (1 mm or more) on 28% of days in Algarve, about 8.5 days in the month, and 3% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 68°F (20°C), lows 55°F (13°C), with around 11.5 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Algarve weather in May
In May, it rains (1 mm or more) on 14% of days in Algarve, about 4.2 days in the month, and 2% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 75°F (24°C), lows 59°F (15°C), with around 12.6 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Algarve weather in June
In June, it rains (1 mm or more) on 11% of days in Algarve, about 3.2 days in the month, and 0% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 79°F (26°C), lows 63°F (17°C), with around 13.4 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Algarve weather in July
In July, it rains (1 mm or more) on 1% of days in Algarve, about 0.4 days in the month, and 0% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 84°F (29°C), lows 66°F (19°C), with around 13.5 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Algarve weather in August
In August, it rains (1 mm or more) on 0% of days in Algarve, about 0 days in the month, and 0% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 85°F (30°C), lows 67°F (19°C), with around 12.7 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Algarve weather in September
In September, it rains (1 mm or more) on 9% of days in Algarve, about 2.8 days in the month, and 2% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 81°F (27°C), lows 65°F (18°C), with around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Algarve weather in October
In October, it rains (1 mm or more) on 25% of days in Algarve, about 7.9 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 75°F (24°C), lows 62°F (16°C), with around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Algarve weather in November
In November, it rains (1 mm or more) on 26% of days in Algarve, about 7.9 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 67°F (20°C), lows 55°F (13°C), with around 8.4 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Algarve weather in December
In December, it rains (1 mm or more) on 25% of days in Algarve, about 7.8 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 64°F (18°C), lows 52°F (11°C), with around 7.8 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in Algarve?
Based on 10 years of weather data, August is the driest month in Algarve, with rain on about 0% of days and average highs around 85°F (30°C). Overall, the best months for an outdoor wedding there are July.
What is the rainiest month in Algarve?
March is the rainiest month in Algarve: on average 9.9 days of the month see at least 1 mm of rain, and about 6% of days bring heavy rain.
Will it rain on my wedding day in Algarve?
Nobody can forecast your wedding day months ahead. What history shows is the chance of rain: in July it rains on about 1% of days in Algarve. Check your exact date with our free rain odds tool, then watch the real forecast from about 7 days out.