Month guide · Parchal, Portugal
Parchal in October: weather and what to expect
In October, Parchal averages highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C, with about 8 rainy days and 69 mm of rain. Highs are 4°C cooler than in September and 4°C warmer than in November. Crowds in the Algarve are medium.
Is October a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Parchal 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 1991-2020Highs fall about 4°C over the month. A day above 30°C happens in roughly 1 October in 4; nights below 10°C in about 1 in 3.
October in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in October 2027
- 5 Oct Republic Day
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in October
Where is warm in October →| Place | High | Rain days | From Parchal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcantarilha, Algarve | 23°C | 8 | 15 km |
| Pêra, Algarve | 23°C | 8 | 16 km |
| Armação de Pêra, Algarve | 23°C | 8 | 15 km |
| Ferragudo, Algarve | 23°C | 8 | 2 km |
| Silves, Algarve | 23°C | 8 | 9 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer October. Distances are in a straight line.
How October is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandOctober highs are 2.3°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and October rainfall is down about 15% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in October went from 5.0 to 14 a year on average.
Questions about Parchal in October
How warm is Parchal in October?
Average highs are 23°C and lows 15°C. September averages 27°C and November 19°C.
Does it rain much in Parchal in October?
About 8 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 69 mm in total over the month.
Is Parchal 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 Parchal 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