Month guide · Castro Marim, Portugal

Castro Marim in April: weather and what to expect

April is the first month of the year with average highs above 20°C in Castro Marim. In April, Castro Marim is one of the ten warmest towns in Portugal. In April, Castro Marim averages highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C, with about 7 rainy days and 45 mm of rain. Our rules rate it good for walking and cycling. Crowds in the Algarve are medium.

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

Average high Town-level21°CLow 12°C
Sea temperature Modelled16°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level745 mm in total
UV index Modelled7High at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalMediumThe Algarve as a whole

Is April a good time to visit?

Good for

  • Walking and cycling
    Highs of 21°C with about 7 rainy days

Not ideal for

Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.

Daily highs through April

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

Highs climb about 3°C over the month.

April in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureMarchAprilMay
Average high19°C21°C25°C
Average low11°C12°C15°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)675
Total rainfall44 mm45 mm30 mm
Daylight (mid-month)11 h 54 min13 h 07 min14 h 08 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalMediumNights booked through online platforms in the Algarve in April 2025: about 40% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in April 2027

  • 25 Apr Freedom Day

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact13 h 07 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Castro Marim
Mértola, Alentejo22°C851 km

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

How April is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

April highs are 0.6°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and April rainfall is up about 15% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in April went from 4.7 to 5.4 a year on average.

Questions about Castro Marim in April

Is April a good time to visit Castro Marim?

Our rules rate April good for walking and cycling (highs of 21°C with about 7 rainy days).

How warm is Castro Marim in April?

Average highs are 21°C and lows 12°C. March averages 19°C and May 25°C.

Does it rain much in Castro Marim in April?

About 7 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 45 mm in total over the month.

Is Castro Marim busy in April?

In April 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Algarve were about 40% 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 Castro Marim in April?

About 13 h 07 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