Month guide · Portimão, Portugal

Portimão in February: weather and what to expect

In February, Portimão is among the 100 warmest of 759 towns in Portugal. February highs in Portimão are now 0.9°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In February, Portimão averages highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C, with about 7 rainy days and 50 mm of rain. Our rules rate it good for walking and cycling. Crowds in the Algarve are low.

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

Average high Town-level16°CLow 9°C
Sea temperature Modelled15°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level750 mm in total
UV index Modelled3Moderate at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalLowThe Algarve as a whole

Is February a good time to visit?

Good for

  • Walking and cycling
    Highs of 16°C with about 7 rainy days

Not ideal for

Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.

Daily highs through February

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

Highs 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-Land
MeasureJanuaryFebruaryMarch
Average high16°C16°C19°C
Average low8°C9°C10°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)878
Total rainfall54 mm50 mm59 mm
Daylight (mid-month)9 h 52 min10 h 48 min11 h 54 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in the Algarve in February 2025: about 15% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in February 2027

No national or regional public holidays.

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact10 h 48 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Portimão
Cabanas de Tavira, Algarve17°C583 km
Albufeira, Algarve17°C626 km
Conceição, Algarve17°C583 km
Armação de Pêra, Algarve17°C617 km
Manta Rota, Algarve17°C590 km

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

How February is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

February highs are 0.9°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and February rainfall is up about 10% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in February went from 1.8 to 3.1 a year on average.

Questions about Portimão in February

Is February a good time to visit Portimão?

Our rules rate February good for walking and cycling (highs of 16°C with about 7 rainy days).

How warm is Portimão in February?

Average highs are 16°C and lows 9°C. January averages 16°C and March 19°C.

Does it rain much in Portimão in February?

About 7 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 50 mm in total over the month.

Is Portimão 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 Portimão in February?

About 10 h 48 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