Spring 2016 “wettest in 15 years”
This spring has been declared the “rainiest” in the last 15 years by Portugal’s Sea and Atmosphere Institute (IPMA). It was also the 14th wettest since 1931. In its weather
Weekend weather: Summer arrives early!
Summer may only start on Tuesday (June 21) but the season’s traditionally warm and sunny weather is already in full swing and will continue into the weekend all over Portugal.
Weekend weather: June starts “sunny and warm”
After an “extremely rainy” May, June is finally set to deliver warm, sunny weather in the run-up to summer. IPMA meteorologist Maria João Frada told Lusa news agency that “skies
Weekend weather: Algarve expects best of sunny, warm weather
The sunny and warm weather that most of Portugal is enjoying today is set to continue this weekend, especially down south. The Algarve expects temperatures to reach a beach-inviting 25ºC,
Weekend weather: nationwide “yellow alert” as gloom intensifies
All of mainland Portugal and Madeira will be under yellow alert tomorrow (Saturday, May 7) due to gloomy forecasts of yet more “heavy rain, strong winds and thunder”. Maximum temperatures
Weekend weather: Sunshine says goodbye to April
Though skies are still overcast today, Portugal is set to enjoy another sunshine weekend with temperatures mostly in the mid 20ºCs. This early taste of summer means maximum temperatures are
Sunshine returns for Bank Holiday weekend
The 42nd anniversary of Portugal’s Carnation Revolution will be celebrated on Monday with mostly warm and sunny weather, according to forecasts. Though the long weekend will start off a tad
Weekend gloom: Winter ends on miserable note
Winter comes to an end this weekend with some miserably gloomy weather. Rain, bitter temperatures and lightning are forecast all over Portugal, with maximums expected to plunge from between 7ºC
Weekend weather: Welcome back sunshine!
After several weeks of cold, wet weather, Portugal is finally in for some sun and warmth this weekend – particularly in the Algarve. Clear blue skies will be the norm
Weekend weather: Another dismal weekend
Though the Algarve is enjoying a sunny Friday, Portugal is expecting another dismal weekend with forecasts talking of overcast skies, rain and even snow in high altitude (600/800m) areas. Most