Best time to visit Portugal
When to visit Portugal, Month by month
July and August are busy times of year in Portugal with beaches and seaside resorts around the Algarve and Troia peninsula often rammed whilst cities offer quieter alternatives with alfresco dining lasting well into the warm summer evenings. There are always plenty of beaches to go round here though - head away from the towns and onto wild, windswept suns to find space far away from the summer crowds.
September and October often represent the best time to go to southern Portugal as sea temperatures are still warm and beaches are a lot less crowded as day to day life along the coast gets back to normal.
Faro, Algarve Weather Chart
Portuguese Coastal Way walking vacation
The scenic alternative to the classic Portuguese Way
Whale watching in the Azores
Classic whale watching trip in the Azores archipelago
Madeira walking vacation
Small group walking tour of Madeira
Azores tour, island explorer
Dolphins, whales and explore fiery volcanic islands!
Douro valley by kayak vacation, across Portugal
Kayak across Portugal on the Douro River
Blue whale watching in the Azores, Pico Island
Best time to see Blue Whales on Pico, Azores
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Responsible Travel recommends
“The time to visit the central regions is April, May and June when wild spring flowers are at their best. July, August and September are much hotter - in the high 30 degrees - but fresh and cool at night and early mornings in higher mountain areas.”