Portugal
Algarve in July: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Strong month under the current formula
Algarve in July is climatically well suited to beach holidays, family holidays, city breaks and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 28 °C, and the sea is about 21 °C. With about 0 rainy days it is very dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
86/100 · #4
Warmth
#2
Dryness
#1
Sun
#1
Sea warmth
#3
Published best categories: Overall, Beach, Family
Algarve · JulyPhoto: Eurico Craveiro · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 28 °C
- Average low
- 19 °C
- Sea
- 21 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 0 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 10 h/day
- Humidity
- 62 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 25 | 18 | 1 | 7 | 9.5 | 67 | 3.8 | 20 | 88 |
| July (selected) | 28 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 9.7 | 62 | 3.8 | 21 | 86 |
| August | 28 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 8.8 | 64 | 3.6 | 21 | 88 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: July (86/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | +2 | -2.7 °C | -1.6 °C | +1.1 | +5.9 mm | -0.2 h | +4.7 % | ±0 m/s | -1.1 °C |
| August | +2 | ±0 °C | +0.5 °C | +0.2 | +1.8 mm | -0.9 h | +2.4 % | -0.2 m/s | +0.5 °C |
All twelve months in context
Find a place to stay
Where to stay in Algarve
Compare available stays, prices and cancellation terms for Algarve on Booking.com.
Booking.comFind places to stayAffiliate link: there is no extra cost to you.
Useful next decisions
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Algarve in July?
The average daily high is around 28 °C, with an average daily low of about 19 °C.
Can you swim in Algarve in July?
The sea is about 21 °C (refreshing).
Does it rain a lot in Algarve in July?
The curated estimate is about 0 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 1 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Algarve?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Algarve. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. July is one of them.