Month guide · Porto de Mós, Algarve

Porto de Mós (Algarve) in October: weather and what to expect

In October, Porto de Mós (Algarve) averages highs of 21°C and lows of 17°C, with about 8 rainy days and 66 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C cooler than in September and 3°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-level21°CLow 17°C
Sea temperature Modelled19°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level866 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 Porto de Mós (Algarve) 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 2°C over the month. A day above 25°C happens in roughly 1 October in 3.

October in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureSeptemberOctoberNovember
Average high24°C21°C18°C
Average low18°C17°C14°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)389
Total rainfall21 mm66 mm71 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 Porto de Mós
Portimão, Algarve23°C814 km
Alvor, Algarve23°C910 km
Mexilhoeira Grande, Algarve23°C910 km
Lagos, Algarve23°C82 km
Bensafrim, Algarve23°C89 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 1.8°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 0 to 4.2 a year on average.

Questions about Porto de Mós (Algarve) in October

How warm is Porto de Mós (Algarve) in October?

Average highs are 21°C and lows 17°C. September averages 24°C and November 18°C.

Does it rain much in Porto de Mós (Algarve) in October?

About 8 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 66 mm in total over the month.

Is Porto de Mós (Algarve) 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 Porto de Mós (Algarve) 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