The Algarve in summer is hot, hot, hot and can easily reach 35°C.
Can you swim in the Algarve in summer?
June to August is the best time for perfect weatherThe Algarve sizzles during high season, encouraging days of lounging on the beach followed by refreshing dips in the ocean (cold Atlantic currents mean that the sea never gets quite as warm as it does in the Mediterranean).
Is the sea water warm in the Algarve?
The Algarve is a popular holiday destination for many reasons, but one of the most popular is undoubtedly the temperature of the water in the Atlantic Ocean. This sun-drenched region is blessed with warm, sunny summers, which results into pleasantly warm water temperatures during the summer season.
Is Algarve too hot in summer?
Where is hotter Greece or Portugal?
This one is a close call with both destinations seeing temperatures sitting in the balmy mid- to late-twenties during the summer months. Out of the peak season, the Greek island of Crete warms up as early as May hitting around 25C, while the Algarve isn't far behind at around 22C.
Can you swim in Algarve beaches?
You can swim in the ocean comfortably from March until October. And in the winter months, you can take long refreshing beach walks. Find out what the weather in the Algarve is like from January until December.
How crowded is Algarve in summer?
Summer months are the most crowded and expensive in the coastal areas. Beach towns (such as Nazaré and along the Algarve) are packed with vacationers in July and especially in August — when rates go sky-high and it can be tough to find a room.