Month guide · Algarve · Portugal
Algarve in October
What October 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
October is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Warm days and a still-swimmable sea, with the first autumn rain later in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 20°C (68°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Algarve: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with September (27°C (81°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:39
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:55
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea
- 20°C (68°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm sea and fewer people in September and October, with rain returning in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
- Feira de Santa Iria — traditional fair in Faro (usually October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time 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
Beach · Tavira
Praia do Barril and the anchor cemetery
On the Ria Formosa barrier island near Tavira, hundreds of rusting anchors from the old tuna-fishing industry are lined up in the dunes at Praia do Barril.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Photo spot
- History
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · Vila Real de Santo António
Cacela Velha
Visit late in the day for the sunset and a seafood dinner in the village; it is very busy at midday in August.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 15°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Algarve?
A shoulder-season month, 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 October a good time to visit Algarve?
It is a shoulder-season month. Warm days and a still-swimmable sea, with the first autumn rain later in the month.
+How warm is Algarve in October?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Algarve in October?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.