Early September 1 September
85°F
Typical afternoon high
2% historical wet-day frequency
Portugal · Beach
The Algarve
in September.
Is September a good time?
Hot days.
Fewer overnight stays than August.
September averages 82°F afternoons and 69°F seas, with about 2 rain days. Later September is typically cooler.
- Afternoons
- 82°F
- Sea
- 69°F
- Visitor demand
- 72%of August peak
Historical Algarve regional averages, not a forecast or a measure of queues. Overnight demand compares average stays per day. Covers Lagos, Albufeira and Faro; conditions vary within the region.
Overall match
8.3/10 · scores & prioritiesWhat matters most?
Weather 50% · Crowds 30% · Cost 20%
#3 of 12 months here · Balanced mix
Weather10.0/10Excellent
CrowdsBusy seasonvs its own year; overnight stays do not measure queuesFor its size, one of Europe's busiest this month
CostModeratefor Europe
Overall combines weather, overnight demand and cost. It does not include sea temperature.
Plan your September
What to expect.
What should I pack?
Afternoons around 82°F (28°C): summer clothes; nights around 63°F (17°C): light layers. About 12 hours of daylight. About 2 rain days in a typical September.
Can I swim in September?
The sea averages 69°F. Our swimming guide: fresh: fine once you are in. Your comfort will vary. This is open water near the coast, not a beach-specific reading.
Monthly coastal averages from NOAA, 2011–2025. Sea temperature is separate from the weather and Overall scores.
A typical day: temperatures & daylightAfternoons, nights, sea temperature & daylight Show detailsHide details
About 12 hours of daylight.
The sun rises about 07:14 and sets about 19:42 (local time, mid-month). Mornings start around 63°F (17°C); afternoons reach about 82°F (28°C). Expect rain on about 2 days in a typical September.
Typical afternoon
82°F (28°C)
average daily high, 15 recent Septembers
Night low
63°F (17°C)
average daily minimum
Sea
69°F (20°C)
fresh; open water near the coast, NOAA satellite record 2011–2025
Daylight
12h 29m
on the 15th, computed from latitude
Early, middle or late?
Early or late September?
Early September is typically warmer. The afternoon high averages 85°F on the 1st, versus 81°F on the 30th. Historical wet-day frequency rises from 2% to 6% between those dates.
Mid September 15 September
82°F
Typical afternoon high
8% historical wet-day frequency
Late September 30 September
81°F
Typical afternoon high
6% historical wet-day frequency
Historical daily averages from 2011–2025, smoothed over two weeks. A seasonal pattern, not a forecast. This does not establish which week has the lowest prices or fewest visitors.
Daily calendar & holiday datesSeptember 2027 · historical weather & dated holidays Show calendarHide calendar
September 2027 calendar
Weather shows historical patterns, not a forecast. Holidays and events use the dates shown for 2027.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185° | 285° | 384° | 484° | 584° | ||
| 684° | 784° | 883° | 983° | 1083° | 1183° | 1283° |
| 1383° | 1482° | 1582° | 1682° | 1782° | 1882° | 1982° |
| 2081° | 2181° | 2281° | 2381° | 2481° | 2581° | 2681° |
| 2781° | 2881° | 2981° | 3081° |
Afternoon high rain likely (25%+) local school holidays public holiday event
School-holiday dates for September 2027 aren't available in our data yet. A day without a school marker doesn't mean schools are open.
Afternoons cool from about 84°F (29°C) in the first week to 81°F (27°C) in the last. The chance of a wet day runs 2–10%.
Crowds and cost
Visitor season
Will it be busy?
Busy season. September averages 72% of August's overnight stays per day. Fewer overnight stays than August.
Overnight stays across Algarve do not measure queues, day visitors or congestion at individual sights. For its size, one of Europe's busiest this month.
Hotel price season
Will it be cheaper?
Well above usual. Historical regional hotel revenue (2024–2025 monthly average): €73 per guest-night. An average, not a booking quote.
Fewer overnight stays do not automatically mean cheaper rooms. Check actual quotes for your trip.
Historical hotel average
€73
2024–2025 monthly average; hotel revenue per guest-night; not a current booking quote. +32% vs this region's usual month.
Portugal as a whole
Well below EU average
2024 restaurants and hotels price level: 76 where the EU average is 100. A relative index, not a room rate.
The historical regional amount comes from INE Portugal, Inquérito à Permanência de Hóspedes: hotel room revenue per guest-night; the country price level is national. Hotel averages are not live booking quotes.
Year-to-year variation
How much does September vary?
Across the recorded years
In the 15 years from 2011 to 2025, the month's afternoons averaged between 79°F (26°C) and 86°F (30°C); in 12 of them they were within 3°F (1.5°C) of the typical 82°F (28°C). Rain days ranged from 0 to 7; half the years had 1–3.
Rain days in each September
Rain days
2
at least 1 mm, typical year; about 4 in a wet year
Mostly sunny days
18 of 30
cloud cover under 30%
Years with a 95°F+ day
6 of 15
of the last 15 Septembers had at least one day at or above 95°F (35°C)
Good weather days
28 of 30
rated very good or better
See every recorded SeptemberHistorical monthly averages, year by year Show detailsHide details
| Year | Afternoon high | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 83°F | 2 |
| 2012 | 82°F | 3 |
| 2013 | 83°F | 4 |
| 2014 | 79°F | 7 |
| 2015 | 80°F | 1 |
| 2016 | 85°F | 1 |
| 2017 | 84°F | 0 |
| 2018 | 86°F | 0 |
| 2019 | 84°F | 1 |
| 2020 | 83°F | 2 |
| 2021 | 82°F | 2 |
| 2022 | 80°F | 3 |
| 2023 | 81°F | 3 |
| 2024 | 81°F | 1 |
| 2025 | 83°F | 0 |
Checked against official climate averages for Faro (Aeroporto) and Sagres (Quartel da Marinha). How we check
Compare dates
August, September
or October?
| Typical conditions | Aug | Sep | Oct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 88°F | 82°F | 77°F |
| Sea | 68°F | 69°F | 68°F |
| Rain days | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Overnight demand | 100% | 72% | 59% |
August: Warmer afternoons and fewer rain days than September. More overnight demand. August guide →
October: Cooler afternoons and more rain days than September. Less overnight demand. October guide →
Overnight demand measures accommodation stays, not queues. Sea temperatures are monthly coastal averages.
Compare any of the 12 monthsChoose another month and compare it with September Show comparisonHide comparison
Yellow marks the top three months on the Balanced mix. September stays as your reference.
No other scored month has a Weather score at least 1.0 point higher than September.
Your comparison
September or August?
Overnight stays are 100% of the busiest month.
Historical regional hotel revenue (2024–2025 monthly average): €90 per guest-night. An average, not a booking quote.
Read the August guide →| Typical conditions | September | August |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 82°F | 88°F |
| Nights | 63°F | 64°F |
| Sea | 69°F | 68°F |
| Rain days | 2 | 0 |
| Visitor season | Busy season | Peak season |
| Overall / 10 | 8.3 | 7.5 |
| Month rank | #3 | #12 |
Every month, in detail Show detailsHide details
| Month | Overall | Rank | High | Low | Sea | Rain days | Weather | Visitor season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.8 | #11 | 62°F | 48°F | 61°F | 4 | 5.9 | Low season |
| February | 7.8 | #10 | 64°F | 49°F | 60°F | 4 | 6.2 | Low season |
| March | 7.8 | #9 | 67°F | 50°F | 60°F | 6 | 6.6 | Moderate season |
| April | 8.0 | #6 | 71°F | 53°F | 62°F | 5 | 7.9 | Moderate season |
| May | 8.6 | #1 | 77°F | 57°F | 64°F | 3 | 9.6 | Moderate season |
| June | 8.4 | #2 | 82°F | 60°F | 66°F | 0 | 10.0 | Busy season |
| July | 7.9 | #7 | 87°F | 63°F | 68°F | 0 | 10.0 | Peak season |
| August | 7.5 | #12 | 88°F | 64°F | 68°F | 0 | 10.0 | Peak season |
| September | 8.3 | #3 | 82°F | 63°F | 69°F | 2 | 10.0 | Busy season |
| October | 8.3 | #4 | 77°F | 60°F | 68°F | 5 | 9.0 | Moderate season |
| November | 8.2 | #5 | 68°F | 54°F | 66°F | 6 | 7.1 | Low season |
| December | 7.9 | #8 | 64°F | 50°F | 63°F | 5 | 6.3 | Low season |
Near here
Nearby places in September
Nearby regions, nearest first. Distances are centre to centre, as the crow flies; they are not road distances or journey times.
AlentejoPortugal · about 80 miles
Balanced Overall 7.9 · Very good weather, 85°F (29°C) · Moderate season · Cost moderate
Setúbal PeninsulaPortugal · about 100 miles
Balanced Overall 8.5 · Excellent weather, 80°F (26°C) · Busy season · Cost cheap
LisbonPortugal · about 130 miles
Balanced Overall 8.1 · Excellent weather, 78°F (25°C) · Steady all year · Cost pricey
Óbidos, Nazaré & the Tagus ValleyPortugal · about 140 miles
Balanced Overall 8.6 · Excellent weather, 82°F (28°C) · Busy season · Cost cheap
ExtremaduraSpain · about 170 miles
Balanced Overall 8.0 · Very good weather, 86°F (30°C) · Busy season · Cost cheap
Elsewhere in Europe
As good as The Algarve in September, but quieter
The Algarve's weather ranks 5 of 77 beach regions this month. The Algarve already has excellent weather in September; these beach regions outside Portugal are about as good and quieter for their season, nearest first.
French Riviera & ProvenceFrance · about 880 miles
Excellent weather (9.5): 3°F cooler afternoons, 3 more rain days, quieter for its season (moderate season), pricier
BasilicataItaly · about 1320 miles
Excellent weather (9.5): 3°F cooler afternoons, 3 more rain days, quieter for its season (moderate season), pricier
CalabriaItaly · about 1330 miles
Excellent weather (9.9): about as warm, 5 more rain days, quieter for its season (moderate season), pricier
PugliaItaly · about 1350 miles
Excellent weather (9.8): about as warm, 2 more rain days, quieter for its season (moderate season), pricier
Meteora, Pelion & the SporadesThessaly · Greece · about 1640 miles
Excellent weather (9.8): about as warm, 2 more rain days, quieter for its season (moderate season)
How we knowSources, regional scope & scoring method Show detailsHide details
It's busy season, 72% of the busiest month and 38% above its average month. That means about 87,000 overnight visitors on a typical September night across the region, 26% of them from Portugal itself. Rentals booked through Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor add up to 49,000 more: 57 for every 100 counted above. Some are the same properties counted twice.
| Climate suitability (HCI:Beach, 0–100) | 88 |
| How our weather was checked | Official climate averages for Faro (Aeroporto) and Sagres (Quartel da Marinha) from the national weather service, every month: afternoon highs typically within 1°F (0.5°C), night lows within 2°F (0.9°C). |
| Tourist nights per 1,000 residents per day | 178 |
| Busiest month here | August · 246 |
| Visitors as share of people present | 15.1% |
| Rank among Europe's regions this month | 98th percentile |
| Domestic share of nights | 26% |
| Platform rental nights per 100 counted nights | 57 |
| Visitor share if every platform night were extra | 21.8% |
| Population used | 493,000 |
| Statistical region | PT15 · Algarve |
Crowds: Eurostat nights spent at tourist accommodation, by month and NUTS 2 region, 2024–2025 average. Overnight visitors per night is the month's nights divided by its days; the per-1,000 figure is Eurostat's, against each year's population. Platform rentals: Eurostat nights booked via Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor, 2024–2025 average, shown separately because some properties are in both counts. Weather: Holiday Climate Index computed from ERA5 reanalysis with daily highs, night lows and rain days corrected from open national weather-service station records, 2011–2025, population-weighted to the region; day-by-day figures are the same data averaged by date. Heat and rain odds are counted across those years. Sunrise and sunset: NOAA solar equations, local time. Prices: Eurostat price level index and HICP, national; the first figure is regional (INE Portugal, Inquérito à Permanência de Hóspedes: hotel room revenue per guest-night). Full method · this region's data.