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The Algarve enjoys the best all year round climate in Europe.
The summer months see high temperatures that attract the beach-goers and sun-lovers from around the world, and with it's world-renowned beaches of fine golden sand spanning the coast-line in front of the calm, clear seas, the Algarve is a European paradise for sun-seekers.
With more hours of sunshine than California and only short periods of rainfall, generally between November and March, the Algarve has the perfect weather and climate for tourism.
The maximum temperatures in the Algarve fluctuate between 15°C and 31 °C, with the temperature never falling below zero in the winter months.
Average temperatures in the Algarve
| |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| High |
16 |
17 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
25 |
29 |
29 |
27 |
23 |
19 |
17 |
| Low |
8 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
12 |
16 |
18 |
18 |
17 |
14 |
11 |
9 |

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