Month guide · Albufeira, Portugal
Albufeira in February: weather and what to expect
In February, Albufeira averages highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C, with about 6 rainy days and 49 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C warmer than in January and 2°C cooler than in March. Our rules rate it good for walking and cycling. Crowds in the Algarve are low.
Is February a good time to visit?
Good for
- Walking and cyclingHighs of 17°C with about 6 rainy days
Not ideal for
Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.
Daily highs through February
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs climb about 1°C over the month. A day above 20°C happens in roughly 1 February in 2; nights below 5°C in about 1 in 2.
February in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in February 2027
No national or regional public holidays.
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in February
Where is warm in February →| Place | High | Rain days | From Albufeira |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabanas de Tavira, Algarve | 17°C | 5 | 58 km |
| Castro Marim, Algarve | 17°C | 5 | 73 km |
| Vila Real de Santo António, Algarve | 17°C | 5 | 75 km |
| Mértola, Alentejo | 17°C | 6 | 81 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer February. Distances are in a straight line.
How February is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandFebruary highs are 0.9°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and February rainfall is up about 15% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in February went from 2.2 to 4.2 a year on average.
Questions about Albufeira in February
Is February a good time to visit Albufeira?
Our rules rate February good for walking and cycling (highs of 17°C with about 6 rainy days).
How warm is Albufeira in February?
Average highs are 17°C and lows 9°C. January averages 16°C and March 19°C.
Does it rain much in Albufeira in February?
About 6 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 49 mm in total over the month.
Is Albufeira busy in February?
In February 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Algarve were about 15% of the busiest month, which we count as low. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Albufeira in February?
About 10 h 49 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.
Sources
Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology