the AlgarveThe hottest places in Portugal in October are Lisbon (23ºC), Faro on the Algarve (23ºC) and Évora (23ºC) in the Alentejo region. The island of Madeira also sees average high temperatures of 23ºC. The mainland will be a little sunnier, with an average 7 hours of daily sunshine, compared to 6 hours in Madeira.
Where is the most temperate part of Portugal?
For sunshine and warm temperatures, it's best to avoid the north of Portugal between November and March. The southern half of the country from Lisbon down has much more agreeable winter temperatures, with an average of 14 °C in the capital and 16 °C in the Algarve in winter.
Where in Portugal is it warm year round?
Can you swim in southern Portugal in October?
With a warm climate and over 300 days of sunshine a year, you can enjoy a great holiday throughout the year. If you are looking for a beach holiday, then the Algarve is the perfection destination. You can swim in the ocean comfortably from March until October.
What is the temperature in the Algarve coast in October?
Edging south towards Lisbon, it's a tad warmer, with highs hitting 73°F (23°C) and around eight days of rain. Driest and hottest of all is the Algarve, where there's still plenty of sunshine and maximum temperatures of 77°F (25°C), though you should certainly expect the odd shower.