Month guide · Algarve · Portugal
Algarve in February
What February is really like in Algarve: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 10.8 hours of daylight. Quiet, green and good for walking; Carnival brings parades to Loulé.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Algarve: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 28 days. Compared with January (16°C (61°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:20
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:11
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild and often sunny but quiet, with many beach restaurants closed; popular for golf and long stays.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Loulé Carnival — parades with floats (February or March, depending on Easter)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Faro
Ria Formosa Natural Park
A protected lagoon of salt marshes, channels and barrier islands stretching about 60 km along the eastern Algarve.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Neighbourhood · Faro
Faro Old Town and Cathedral
Climb the cathedral tower for the panorama over the Ria Formosa and look out for storks nesting on the rooftops in spring.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Views
Castle · Silves
Silves Castle
The red sandstone walls of Silves Castle crown the hill above the town that was the Moorish capital of the Algarve, then called Xelb.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Views
Nature · Monchique
Monchique and Fóia
Drive up in the late afternoon for the light, then eat piri-piri chicken or chouriço in Monchique's restaurants on the way down.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Nature
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 9°C and 5 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Algarve?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Algarve in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Algarve?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Quiet, green and good for walking; Carnival brings parades to Loulé.
+How warm is Algarve in February?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Algarve in February?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.