Month guide · Loulé, Portugal

Loulé in April: weather and what to expect

In April, Loulé averages highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C, with about 7 rainy days and 49 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C warmer than in March and 3°C cooler than in May. Crowds in the Algarve are medium.

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

Average high Town-level18°CLow 12°C
Rainy days Town-level749 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

No verdicts for Loulé in April 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 April

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

Highs climb about 2°C over the month.

April in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureMarchAprilMay
Average high17°C18°C21°C
Average low10°C12°C14°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)876
Total rainfall57 mm49 mm33 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 Loulé
Albufeira, Algarve21°C821 km
Paderne, Algarve21°C817 km
Ferreiras, Algarve20°C819 km
São Brás de Alportel, Algarve20°C812 km
Olhão, Algarve20°C720 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 0.5°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and April rainfall is about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in April went from 8.1 to 8.9 a year on average.

Questions about Loulé in April

How warm is Loulé in April?

Average highs are 18°C and lows 12°C. March averages 17°C and May 21°C.

Does it rain much in Loulé in April?

About 7 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 49 mm in total over the month.

Is Loulé 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 Loulé 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