October is one of the best times of the year to visit the Algarve. The weather is warm, skies are generally sunny, and crowds are easing up as the region transitions into the off season. With lower crowds, hotel prices tend to be lower and it's a lot easier to find parking at the popular beaches.
Are things open in the Algarve in October?
Most of the bars and restaurants are still open, so there's lots of nightlife. Things start to wind down towards the end of the month in a lot of the coastal towns, and some places will close from November until around the start of March. There are heaps of events in the Algarve during October.
What is Algarve like in October?
The average sea temperature's 21ºC, while humidity's low and ranges from 50% to over 90%. There's more rain as the month goes on, with an average of 54mm across eight rainy days, which usually comes in short showers. During October you can expect 11 hours of daylight with seven hours of sunshine in Faro.