Month guide · Albufeira, Portugal

Albufeira in October: weather and what to expect

In October, Albufeira averages highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C, with about 8 rainy days and 69 mm of rain. Highs are 5°C cooler than in September and 5°C warmer than in November. Crowds in the Algarve are medium.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 1 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Town-level24°CLow 15°C
Sea temperature Modelled20°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level869 mm in total
UV index Modelled5Moderate at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalMediumThe Algarve as a whole

Is October a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Albufeira in October yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.

Daily highs through October

Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs fall about 4°C over the month. A day above 30°C happens in roughly 1 October in 3; nights below 10°C in about 1 in 3.

October in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureSeptemberOctoberNovember
Average high28°C24°C19°C
Average low18°C15°C11°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)488
Total rainfall25 mm69 mm66 mm
Daylight (mid-month)12 h 29 min11 h 18 min10 h 13 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalMediumNights booked through online platforms in the Algarve in October 2025: about 35% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in October 2027

  • 5 Oct Republic Day

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact11 h 18 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Albufeira
Cabanas de Tavira, Algarve24°C758 km
São Bartolomeu de Messines, Algarve24°C819 km
São Marcos da Serra, Algarve24°C832 km
Conceição, Algarve24°C758 km
Manta Rota, Algarve24°C766 km

The nearest towns with a warmer October. Distances are in a straight line.

How October is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

October highs are 2.4°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and October rainfall is down about 15% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 30°C in October went from 0.1 to 4.0 a year on average.

Questions about Albufeira in October

How warm is Albufeira in October?

Average highs are 24°C and lows 15°C. September averages 28°C and November 19°C.

Does it rain much in Albufeira in October?

About 8 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 69 mm in total over the month.

Is Albufeira busy in October?

In October 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Algarve were about 35% of the busiest month, which we count as medium. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Albufeira in October?

About 11 h 18 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