# Best time to get married in the Algarve

Source: https://www.lovebirdsweddings.com/guides/best-month-to-get-married-algarve/

The best time to get married in the Algarve depends on your priorities: start by comparing May, June and September for an outdoor celebration. Faro’s average highs are 23.5 °C, 26.8 °C and 26.4 °C respectively; June has fewer average rain days than the other 2. This is a weather-based shortlist, subject to your guests, venue and budget.[1](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf)[2](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf)[3](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf)

Last updated 2026-11-12 · By Mia

| Month | Faro average high | Average rain days | Planning judgement |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 23.5 °C | 3.8 | Consider for a milder reference point |
| June | 26.8 °C | 0.8 | Consider when lower average rainfall matters |
| July | 29.4 °C | 0.2 | Give shade and heat arrangements close attention |
| August | 29.2 °C | 0.2 | Check guest comfort across the whole day |
| September | 26.4 °C | 1.9 | Compare for a warm autumn celebration |
| October | 23.3 °C | 6.0 | Choose a venue with a covered plan you love |

## Questions and answers

### Is September always the best month?

No: it is one option for couples seeking a warm historical average, with Faro at 26.4 °C for the average daily high.[3](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf) Compare guest availability, the wet-weather layout and your actual date offer before choosing it.

### Is October too late for an Algarve wedding?

October remains an option if you like the covered celebration as much as the outdoor one. Faro averages 23.3 °C for the daily high and 6 rain days, so an outdoor-only assumption would be unwise.[4](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf)

### Which is drier on average, May or June?

Faro’s normals give May 3.8 rain days and June 0.8, using a threshold of at least 1 mm.[1](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf)[2](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf) That comparison is historical and cannot identify which individual wedding date will be dry.

### Can choosing a weekday reduce the price?

Compare written totals for identical services on your shortlisted dates. Do not assume that a weekday changes the price until the provider confirms it.

## Sources

1. [IPMA Normal Climatológica 1991–2020: Faro](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf) — accessed 2026-11-12.
2. [IPMA Normal Climatológica 1991–2020: Faro](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf) — accessed 2026-11-12.
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6. [IPMA Normal Climatológica 1991–2020: Faro](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf) — accessed 2026-11-12.
7. [US Naval Observatory: complete Sun and Moon data for one day](https://aa.usno.navy.mil/api/rstt/oneday?date=2027-06-15&coords=37.0166,-7.9719&tz=1) — accessed 2026-11-12.
8. [US Naval Observatory: complete Sun and Moon data for one day](https://aa.usno.navy.mil/api/rstt/oneday?date=2027-10-15&coords=37.0166,-7.9719&tz=1) — accessed 2026-11-12.