# Algarve weather by month wedding guide

Source: https://www.lovebirdsweddings.com/guides/algarve-wedding-weather-by-month/

Algarve wedding weather by month, from IPMA’s 1991–2020 averages: Faro’s average daily high is 23.5 °C in May, 26.8 °C in June and 26.4 °C in September. September averages 1.9 rain days with at least 1 mm of rain. These historical figures help compare months; they cannot forecast your wedding day or replace a covered alternative.[5](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf)[6](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf)[9](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf)

Last updated 2026-11-12 · By Mia

| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.3 °C | 8.3 °C | 49.3 mm | 6.0 [1](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf) |
| February | 17.0 °C | 8.8 °C | 41.9 mm | 5.4 [2](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf) |
| March | 18.9 °C | 10.8 °C | 46.8 mm | 5.6 [3](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf) |
| April | 20.7 °C | 12.4 °C | 39.0 mm | 5.3 [4](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf) |
| May | 23.5 °C | 15.0 °C | 26.2 mm | 3.8 [5](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf) |
| June | 26.8 °C | 17.8 °C | 5.1 mm | 0.8 [6](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf) |
| July | 29.4 °C | 19.6 °C | 0.9 mm | 0.2 [7](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf) |
| August | 29.2 °C | 19.9 °C | 3.0 mm | 0.2 [8](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf) |
| September | 26.4 °C | 18.3 °C | 21.5 mm | 1.9 [9](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf) |
| October | 23.3 °C | 15.8 °C | 56.0 mm | 6.0 [10](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf) |
| November | 19.6 °C | 11.9 °C | 75.5 mm | 6.6 [11](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf) |
| December | 17.1 °C | 9.7 °C | 90.0 mm | 7.0 [12](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf) |

## Questions and answers

### Is September warm enough for an outdoor wedding?

Faro’s September normal is a 26.4 °C average high and 18.3 °C average low.[9](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf) That supports considering an outdoor celebration, with an indoor option and an evening comfort plan rather than a temperature promise.

### Does 1.9 rain days mean rain cannot affect our week?

No: 1.9 is the historical monthly average for days reaching the 1 mm threshold, not a schedule of dry dates.[9](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf) Arrange a usable wet-weather layout for your actual guest number.

### Can we use Faro averages for a wedding near Sagres?

Use the Sagres station as another reference: its July average high is 25.2 °C, compared with 29.4 °C at Faro.[13](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_SAGRES.pdf)[7](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf) Neither station measures the shelter or exposure of your particular terrace.

### What time should a September ceremony start?

Work backwards from the venue-specific light, dinner and photography plan. Faro sunset is calculated at 19:40 on 15 September 2027, but that is a date-and-location reference rather than a universal ceremony time.[16](https://aa.usno.navy.mil/api/rstt/oneday?date=2027-09-15&coords=37.0166,-7.9719&tz=1)

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