Month guide · Algarve · Portugal
Algarve in June
What June 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
June is one of the best months to visit Algarve. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 14.7 hours of daylight. Hot, sunny and long days; beaches fill up in the second half of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 14.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 20°C (68°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Algarve: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with May (23°C (73°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 06:11
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 20:53
- Daylight
- About 14.7 hours
- Sea
- 20°C (68°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, dry and reliably sunny, with the warmest sea, packed beaches and peak prices in July and August.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Santos Populares — street parties with grilled sardines (June)
- Festival MED in Loulé — world music (usually late June or July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Theme park · Albufeira
Zoomarine
Near Guia, this marine-themed park combines animal presentations, an aquarium, rides, pools and a beach area.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · Carvoeiro
Algar Seco and the Carvoeiro boardwalk
Come at low tide on a calm morning to explore the rock pools below; there is a small bar built into the rocks.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 17°C and 1 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Algarve?
One of the best months to visit Algarve, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are May and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Algarve?
It is one of the best months to visit Algarve. Hot, sunny and long days; beaches fill up in the second half of the month.
+How warm is Algarve in June?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Algarve in June?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.