Month guide · Quelfes, Portugal

Quelfes in April: weather and what to expect

The sea is still cool, around 16°C. In April, Quelfes averages highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C, with about 7 rainy days and 48 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C warmer than in March and 3°C cooler than in May. 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-level20°CLow 13°C
Sea temperature Modelled16°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level748 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 19°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 2°C over the month. A day above 25°C happens in roughly 1 April in 3; nights below 10°C in about 1 in 2.

April in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureMarchAprilMay
Average high18°C20°C22°C
Average low12°C13°C15°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)776
Total rainfall55 mm48 mm32 mm
Daylight (mid-month)11 h 54 min13 h 07 min14 h 07 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 Quelfes
Fuzeta, Algarve20°C77 km
São Brás de Alportel, Algarve20°C812 km
Santa Luzia, Algarve20°C715 km
Tavira, Algarve20°C717 km
Olhão, Algarve20°C74 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 0.4°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 12 to 14 a year on average.

Questions about Quelfes in April

Is April a good time to visit Quelfes?

Our rules rate April good for walking and cycling (highs of 19°C with about 7 rainy days).

How warm is Quelfes in April?

Average highs are 20°C and lows 13°C. March averages 18°C and May 22°C.

Does it rain much in Quelfes in April?

About 7 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 48 mm in total over the month.

Is Quelfes 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 Quelfes 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