What's The Weather Like In Algarve In November?
As it is not too hot at this time of year, the Algarve region is a superb spot for activities such as golf, horse riding, and sightseeing. Novembers are usually relatively sunny, with an average of 183 hours of glorious sunshine that's just above six hours per day during a typical November.
Is The Algarve Hot In November?
The maximum temperatures start from 23°C at the beginning of October to 19°C at the end. The average temperature at this time of year is 16°C and on a cold day, average low temperatures can be a cool 12°C.
How Much Does It Rain In The Algarve In November?
Wet weather becomes more frequent in the Algarve during November with an average of 98mm of rain at the capital, Faro. But it only rains on one day in three on average. And when it does rain it tends to shortlived.
Unusual Weather In The Algarve
High rainfall over a short period can occasionally trigger flooding problems across the region. On 8th November 2012, heavy rain triggering widespread disruption to transport and retail outlets. Later in the same month, an unusually potent tornado hit the area on the 16th and caused some substantial damage in the affected area.
Is The Algarve Windy In November?
During November the typical wind speeds vary from 0 m/s to 6 m/s, which is a light to moderate breeze, rarely ever exceeding 10m/s.
Is The Sea Warm In November?
The sea is around 17°C during November, which is on the cool side for swimming.
Hotels for Algarve in November
Vila Channa Hotel
For those on a tight budget, there are some good options too. The three-star Vila Channa Hotel, located at Sao Rafael, Albufeira, offers good B&B rooms and houses a large outdoor swimming pool and elegant surroundings. This hotel is just a 9 minute walk to the beach and couple particularly like this convenient location.
Beaches for November for Algarve
Praia de Odeceixe
The Algarve has many beautiful beaches, and if your holiday coincides with a fine spell, the weather may be warm and sunny enough to facilitate taking good advantage of them, especially as there tend to be few tourists on the beaches at this time of year. Praia de Odeceixe at Estrada da Praia de Odeceixe, Aljezur has a surf school, and the sea can get quite choppy which makes it a good location for surfing.
Ponta de Piedade
The beach at Ponta de Piedade, near Lagos, contains some spectacular scenery including a range of wildlife and cave formations. The vast sandy beaches and towering cliffs make the coast especially beautiful and the sea water is ideal for swimming.
Restaurants and Bars for Algarve in November
Aventura Wine and Cocktail Bar
The Aventura Wine and Cocktail Bar at Rua Dos Pescadores, No 80, Salema offers good views from within the premises, and the international cuisine options are many and varied and of high quality, and it is also a good restaurant for trying out a variety of wines and cocktails.
Longo Lounge Bar
The Longo Lounge Bar offers a range of high-quality and reasonably-priced pub food and broadcasts sporting events on TV screens around the bar, making it a useful outlet for those who would rather not miss significant matches while away on holiday.
Things to Do in Algarve in November
Faro Archaeological Museum
Given that November is often quite a wet and unreliable month for weather, it is a good time of year to visit the Algarve's many and varied museums. The region's capital, Faro, houses the Faro Archaeological Museum which has Roman, Medieval and Manueline exhibits. There is an impressive Roman floor mosaic, and there are numerous paintings to sample, including paintings based on old Portuguese folk tales.
Museum of Portimao
A good alternative is the Museum of Portimao at Zona Ribeirinha, Portimao. This museum is especially popular with visitors, housed in a former fish canning factory. There are numerous exhibits covering the history of the location and the fish canning industry, and displays of the old machinery. There are also displays of other local attractions such as Portuguese guitars. The main downside of these exhibits is that many of them do not have English translations, but most should be readily understandable nonetheless.
Alcoutim Castle and Archaeological Museum
Alcoutim Castle and Archaeological Museum at Alcoutim has an indoor exhibition showing excavations and artefacts, and the castle boasts good views of the surrounding area.
Centro Ciencia Viva de Lagos
For the benefit of children, a more "interactive" museum is the Centro Ciencia Viva de Lagos at Rua Dr. Faria e Silva, Lagos, which has varied exhibits and some good views around the premises, and also a couple of children's playgrounds.
Fischmarkt von Olhao
The Algarve is also quite good for its supply of shopping outlets. The Fischmarkt von Olhao at Marktplatz 1, Olhao consists of two markets, a fish market and a meat, fruit and veg market, and many of the foods and fish on display are specific to the local area. The market is generally open on mornings and closed on afternoons, but on Saturdays, a special larger market opens, with a wider range of foods and fish on offer.
Ex Libris Gourmet
For those after speciality shopping, the Ex Libris Gourmet, situated at Rua 5 de Outubro 10 e 12, Tavira, is a picturesque 19th century building which sells a wide range of goods including spices and seasonings, Portuguese sausages, liquors, coffees and chocolate and tea and biscuits. Many of the foods are out of the ordinary, and the shop also sells a range of wines.
