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When is the best time to visit Faro?
In general the best time to visit Faro is probably May, June, July, August, September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +28°C in August and it has 28 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during March - November.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Faro in different months
This is the average weather in Faro for each month based on historic data:
In May, June, July, August, September the weather is great. There are an average of 28 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +20°C to +28°C.
February, March, April, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +22°C during October.
In January, December the weather is average. Expect around 19 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 88 mm in December.
Climate in Faro
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Faro for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +20°C | +23°C | +25°C | +29°C | +36°C | +35°C | +37°C | +37°C | +35°C | +32°C | +26°C | +22°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +15°C | +16°C | +18°C | +19°C | +22°C | +26°C | +28°C | +28°C | +26°C | +22°C | +19°C | +16°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +2°C | +3°C | +3°C | +7°C | +9°C | +11°C | +15°C | +15°C | +13°C | +9°C | +6°C | +3°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +18°C | +17°C | +18°C | +19°C | +21°C | +22°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +21°C | +19°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 76 | 75 | 72 | 70 | 67 | 64 | 60 | 62 | 68 | 73 | 76 | 77 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 56 | 48 | 47 | 42 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 62 | 79 | 88 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 13 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Faro during the whole year:
The hottest month in Faro is August with average maximum temperature going up to +28°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +10°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Faro during the whole year:
Faro achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +22°C. Coldest water temperature is in March with +16°C in average.
When can you swim in Faro?
You can swim in Faro from July to October:
- In July - October the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Faro looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Faro is December with average humidity going up to 77%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 60%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Faro during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 28 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 1 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 10 rainy days and 88 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Faro:
What is the hottest month in Faro?
The hottest month in Faro is August with average maximum temperature of +28°C.
What is the coldest month in Faro?
The coldest month in Faro is January with minimum temperatures of +10°C.
Is Faro worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Faro could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Faro?
if you're looking to visit Faro when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, November, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 1 mm of rain.
Other cities in Portugal
Check out the weather for other cities in Portugal.
Monthly weather in Faro
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Faro, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.