Albufeira in April: weather, sea and travel tips
Is April a good time to visit?
April in Albufeira suits travellers who want to explore the town and coastline in mild weather: days average +20 °C. Rain makes it worth keeping walks and museum visits flexible.
Weather in April
Compare the three parts of April below and choose dates that suit your plans. Check the forecast closer to departure.
- Water
- +18 °C
- Daytime air
- +20 °C
- Night-time air
- +13 °C
Early, mid or late April?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 April | +19 °C | +12 °C | +18 °C |
| 11–20 April | +20 °C | +13 °C | +19 °C |
| 21–30 April | +20 °C | +13 °C | +19 °C |
Water in April
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +18 °C for the month. It averages +18 °C in the first ten days and +19 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Albufeira.
Rainfall in April
In April, the average is 10 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 3 to 14 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
March, April or May: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | +18 °C | +11 °C | +17 °C |
| April | +20 °C | +13 °C | +18 °C |
| May | +23 °C | +15 °C | +21 °C |
April has warmer days than March. March offers cooler conditions for walks. May has warmer days than April. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather.
The annual charts for Albufeira compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at April, see the April charts and archive by year.
Things to do in April
- Praia dos Pescadores lies directly in front of the historic centre, so time on the beach can be combined with a walk around town.
- On a clear day, Pau da Bandeira viewpoint offers a panorama of the beach, old town and coastline.
- The Municipal Archaeology Museum in the former town hall is an option for a rainy day. Its indoor displays cover local history, including the Roman and Islamic periods.
- Samora Barros Gallery in the former power station offers another indoor option, with temporary art exhibitions. The programme helps you decide whether the current exhibition interests you.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2020–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2020–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.