Portugal enjoys over 300 days of sunshine per year in the Algarve, making it one of the most reliable year-round golf destinations in Europe. This guide covers average temperatures, rainfall, and golf conditions by month across all four of Portugal's main golf regions: the Algarve, Lisbon and Cascais, Comporta, and Porto. Whether you are planning a winter escape or a spring golf Experience, Garmany's Portugal weather guide has everything you need.
The Algarve is Portugal's most reliable year-round golf destination — over 300 days of sunshine annually and mild temperatures even in the depths of winter make it a compelling choice in every month of the year.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Rating | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59–61°F / 15–16°C | Low | Off-Peak Low season, excellent value, fully playable | |
| February | 59–62°F / 15–17°C | Low | Off-Peak Low season, excellent value, fully playable | |
| March | 63–66°F / 17–19°C | Occasional | Good Spring begins, outstanding conditions | |
| April | 68–72°F / 20–22°C | Very low | Peak Peak season begins, highly recommended | |
| May | 72–77°F / 22–25°C | Very low | Peak Finest month, highly recommended | |
| June | 77–81°F / 25–27°C | Rare | Good Early morning tee times recommended | |
| July | 84–88°F / 29–31°C | Rare | Hot Early tee times essential | |
| August | 86–90°F / 30–32°C | Rare | Hot Early tee times essential | |
| September | 75–79°F / 24–26°C | Low | Peak Highly recommended, quieter than spring | |
| October | 70–73°F / 21–23°C | Low | Peak Excellent conditions, highly recommended | |
| November | 63–65°F / 17–18°C | Moderate | Good Good conditions, great value | |
| December | 59–61°F / 15–16°C | Low–moderate | Off-Peak Low season, excellent value, fully playable |
Lisbon and the Cascais coast benefit from the moderating influence of the Atlantic, delivering a climate that is slightly cooler and wetter than the Algarve but outstanding for golf across the vast majority of the year.
The absolute finest period for Lisbon golf. Long days, outstanding course conditions, and the city at its most beautiful. Garmany recommends these months without reservation.
Warmer and drier than spring. Early morning tee times recommended. The city is energetic and beautiful, and the Cascais coast is particularly enjoyable.
Equal to spring in quality. Outstanding conditions and the Sintra-Cascais landscape at its most remarkable. One of the finest times of year to visit.
Mild by northern European standards. Some rain in December and January. Golf is entirely viable, and the courses are quiet and attractively priced.
Comporta follows a similar pattern to Lisbon but with a slightly warmer, drier character in summer. The beach club experience is at its finest from June through September, with August representing the peak of the destination's social energy. For golf-first Guests who prefer cooler temperatures on the course, May and October are outstanding choices — excellent conditions, quieter courses, and Comporta at its most beautifully peaceful.
Porto is the wettest of Portugal's main golf regions, with a more Atlantic-influenced climate than the south. Its finest months — April through June and September through October — deliver outstanding conditions for combining Estela Golf Club with a Douro Valley Experience. Summer in Porto averages 75 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit. The autumn harvest season in the Douro Valley, typically September and October, is the most extraordinary time to combine Porto golf with a full valley Experience — and one of the most compelling reasons to visit the north of Portugal.
The Algarve averages 68 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit in April, with low rainfall and excellent sunshine. It is one of the finest months for golf in Portugal and the beginning of the absolute peak season across all regions.
Rainfall increases gradually from October onward, with November and December the wettest months in most regions. The Algarve remains one of the drier parts of Portugal year-round, and autumn golf conditions are generally excellent through to the end of October.
The Algarve is comparable to Spain's Costa del Sol for winter golf conditions, with similar temperatures of 59 to 63 degrees Fahrenheit in January. Both are outstanding winter golf destinations — the Algarve's additional appeal lies in the quality and variety of its courses and the extraordinary dining and hospitality that surrounds them.
