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Tavira sits on the eastern Algarve coast of Portugal, where the climate is the driest and sunniest in the country. The town averages 3,000 sunshine hours a year and only about 560 mm of rain, most of it falling between November and February. This month-by-month breakdown gives you the numbers you need to pack the right clothes for a trip at any time of year, and it pairs with our full Tavira guide for everything else.
Tavira Weather by Month: January to April
January is the coolest month in Tavira, with an average high of 16°C (61°F) and an overnight low of 7°C (45°F). It also brings the heaviest rain of the year at about 60 mm. February is similar, warming to 17°C (63°F) by day, and March climbs to 19°C (66°F) as the almond trees around town start to flower. By April the daytime high reaches 21°C (70°F) and rain drops to about 40 mm, which makes it a good month for walking the Ria Formosa trails before the summer heat arrives. See our best time to visit Tavira page to compare these months side by side.
Tavira Weather by Month: May to August
May marks the start of real beach weather, with a high of 24°C (75°F) and only about 25 mm of rain. June reaches 28°C (82°F), and July and August are the hottest months at 31°C (88°F) with overnight lows that stay around 19°C (66°F). Rain almost disappears in high summer: July averages 1 mm and August 3 mm. The Atlantic sea warms to 21°C (70°F) in July and 22°C (72°F) in August, the warmest it gets all year along this stretch of coast. For a list of beaches and boat trips, read our things to do in Tavira guide.
Tavira Weather by Month: September to December
September keeps summer warmth at 28°C (82°F) and the sea stays at 22°C (72°F), so the beach season runs comfortably into late September. October cools to 24°C (75°F) and rain picks up to about 55 mm. November drops to 19°C (66°F) with 70 mm of rain, and December sits at 17°C (63°F) with the year’s second-heaviest rainfall at around 75 mm. Winter days are short and often bright between the showers. Many visitors prefer this stretch for town sightseeing, and our neighborhoods in Tavira article covers the best areas to base yourself in.
Tavira Weather by Month: Sea Temperature and Sunshine
The sea off Tavira ranges from 15°C (59°F) in February to 22°C (72°F) in August and September. That means swimming is comfortable from June through September, and brave from May and October. Sunshine is equally seasonal: December averages about 5 hours a day while July delivers up to 12. The combination of a sheltered lagoon side and the open Atlantic beach means the water at Ilha de Tavira is a degree or two cooler than the air temperature in summer. For places to stay near the beach, see our where to stay in Tavira guide.
Tavira Weather by Month: Comparison Table
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Sea (°C) |
| January | 16°C / 61°F | 7°C / 45°F | 60 | 16 |
| February | 17°C / 63°F | 8°C / 46°F | 50 | 15 |
| March | 19°C / 66°F | 10°C / 50°F | 40 | 16 |
| April | 21°C / 70°F | 11°C / 52°F | 40 | 17 |
| May | 24°C / 75°F | 14°C / 57°F | 25 | 18 |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 17°C / 63°F | 8 | 20 |
| July | 31°C / 88°F | 19°C / 66°F | 1 | 21 |
| August | 31°C / 88°F | 19°C / 66°F | 3 | 22 |
| September | 28°C / 82°F | 18°C / 64°F | 20 | 22 |
| October | 24°C / 75°F | 15°C / 59°F | 55 | 21 |
| November | 19°C / 66°F | 11°C / 52°F | 70 | 19 |
| December | 17°C / 63°F | 8°C / 46°F | 75 | 17 |
Pack layers for the shoulder months, a light jacket for winter evenings, and expect real heat only in July and August. Our Tavira travel tips guide has details on what to bring and how to get around, and the events and festivals in Tavira calendar will help you time a visit around a local celebration.
