Algarve weather in February
Algarve averages 17°C by day and 10°C at night in February, with the sea at 16°C and 6 days with at least 1 mm of rain.
Day
17°C
Night
10°C
Sea
16°C
Rainy days
6
Flight from London
2½h
What February feels like
February is mild in Algarve: good for exploring, not reliably beach weather.
The sea is 16°C: cold for swimming, so plan on a heated pool.
Rain is occasional, on about 6 days.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Algarve is the #38 warmest in February, and #13 of 23 within 5½ hours of the UK.
Want it warmer in February?
These are hotter than Algarve this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Algarve weather by month
February is highlighted. Compare with January and March, or see the full year in Algarve.
Algarve in February: quick answers
Is Algarve hot in February?
February is mild in Algarve: good for exploring, not reliably beach weather. Average highs are 17°C and lows 10°C.
Can you swim in Algarve in February?
The sea is 16°C: cold for swimming, so plan on a heated pool.
Does it rain in Algarve in February?
Rain is occasional, on about 6 days.
What is the warmest month in Algarve?
August, at an average high of 32°C. The coolest is January at 16°C.
How long is the flight to Algarve from the UK?
About 2½h direct from London, estimated from the 1,713 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in February for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in February from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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