When is the best time to go to Faro
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Faro, Portugal. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Faro
Faro weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Faro are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 97mm | 6hrs | 10.9hrs | 16°C |
January in Faro is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Faro for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Faro and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Faro with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 68mm | 6.3hrs | 11.7hrs | 16°C |
February in Faro is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Faro for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Faro and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Faro with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 54mm | 7.8hrs | 12.8hrs | 16°C |
The weather in March in Faro is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Faro.
March is in the spring in Faro and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Faro with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 41mm | 8.7hrs | 14hrs | 17°C |
Faro's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Faro.
April is in the spring in Faro and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Faro with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 30mm | 10.6hrs | 15hrs | 18°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in Faro and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Faro.
May is in the spring in Faro and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Faro with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 17mm | 11.6hrs | 10.9hrs | 20°C |
June is a dry month in Faro and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Faro, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Faro and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Faro with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 2mm | 12.6hrs | 11.7hrs | 21°C |
July in Faro is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Faro, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Faro and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Faro with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 3mm | 12.1hrs | 12.8hrs | 22°C |
The weather in August in Faro is characteristically hot and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Faro, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Faro and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Faro with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.1 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 16mm | 9.7hrs | 14hrs | 21°C |
Faro's weather in September is typically warm and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Faro, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Faro and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Faro with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 54mm | 7.8hrs | 15hrs | 21°C |
October is a reasonably dry month in Faro and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Faro.
October is in the fall / autumn in Faro and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Faro with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 83mm | 6.5hrs | 10.9hrs | 19°C |
November is a a little damp month in Faro and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Faro for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Faro and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Faro with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 100mm | 5.8hrs | 11.7hrs | 17°C |
December in Faro is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Faro for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Faro and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Faro with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Faro weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 28.4°C 83.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 2mm 0.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 12.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 15.2°C 59.4°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 100mm 3.9ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 21.6°C 70.9°F |
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