Month guide · Algarve · Portugal
Algarve in September
What September is really like in Algarve: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Marc Ryckaert ( MJJR ), CC BY 2.5
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Algarve. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Still hot with warm sea and fewer crowds after the first week; one of the best months.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-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 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 30 days. Compared with August (29°C (84°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:14
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:40
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Festival F — music festival in Faro's old town (usually early September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Sagres
Fortress of Sagres
Walk the full loop around the promontory to see fishermen on the cliffs and the blowholes on the west side.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- 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
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Algarve.
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 18°C and 2 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Algarve?
One of the best months to visit Algarve, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are May–June. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Algarve?
It is one of the best months to visit Algarve. Still hot with warm sea and fewer crowds after the first week; one of the best months.
+How warm is Algarve in September?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Algarve in September?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.