Algarve weather in September
Algarve in September averages 22°C (72°F), 28 mm of rain and 9.3 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Algarve, September is the fifth driest and the fifth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 22°C (72°F)
19–26°C · 65–79°F
- Rainfall
- 28 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 9.3 h
hours per day
- Wind
- 12 km/h
What is Algarve like in September?
Daytime
Days are warm, typically in the mid-20s°C or above.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What should I pack for Algarve in September?
High-factor sun cream
With 9.3 hours of sun a day, burn time is short even in shade.
Sunglasses and a brimmed hat
Midday glare is the part people underpack for, not the heat itself.
Comfortable walking shoes you can rinse
Dry warm weather is walking weather, and dust gets into everything.
September compared with August and October
September in Algarve is 2.1°C cooler than August and 23 mm wetter than it, which averages 25°C (76°F).
September in Algarve is 2.6°C warmer than October and 29 mm drier than it, which averages 20°C (68°F).
Daylight in Algarve in September
On 15 September the sun is up for 12 hours 25 minutes in Algarve, rising about 07:14 and setting about 19:39 local time.
September ends 1 hour 8 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 17 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Algarve
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Travel guides for Algarve
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Algarve weather by month
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How September compares with the rest of the year
September is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 54°F | 55 mm |
| February | 13°C / 55°F | 39 mm |
| March | 15°C / 59°F | 44 mm |
| April | 17°C / 62°F | 40 mm |
| May | 19°C / 67°F | 23 mm |
| June | 22°C / 72°F | 6 mm |
| July | 24°C / 76°F | 1 mm |
| August | 25°C / 76°F | 5 mm |
| September | 22°C / 72°F | 28 mm |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 57 mm |
| November | 16°C / 60°F | 75 mm |
| December | 13°C / 56°F | 102 mm |
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FAQs about Algarve in September
September climate averages for Algarve, 1991–2020.
Algarve averages 22°C (72°F) in September, ranging from about 19°C (65°F) at night to 26°C (79°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. September sees only about 28 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. September averages 22°C (72°F) against 20°C (68°F) in October — 2.6°C warmer.
September is 2.1°C cooler than August, and 23 mm wetter.
Yes. September falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, May to October, on temperature and rainfall together.
About 9.3 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average — among the brighter months anywhere.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what September is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 12 hours 25 minutes of daylight in mid-September, against 14 hours 42 minutes in June and 9 hours 38 minutes in December.
On 15 September, sunrise is about 07:14 and sunset about 19:39 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 8 minutes shorter than it starts.
