Swimming in Portugal in april 2024 Sea temperature by city in april

In april in Portugal swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

Swimming in april in Funchal, Albufeira, Faro (Algarve), Ilha do Porto Santo, Lagos, Portimao, Achadas da Cruz, Aljezur, Altura, Arco de São Jorge, Cabo Girão, Calheta, Caniçal, Carvoeiro, Gaula, Jardim do Mar, Madalena do Mar, Ponta de São Lourenço, Ponta Delgada, Ponta do Pargo, Porto da Cruz, Porto Moniz, Praia da Arrifana, Praia da Rocha, Praia de Machico, Praia Formosa, Ria Formosa, Santa Cruz (Madeira), Santana (Madeira), São Vicente, Seixal, Tavira Municipality, Vila Baleira, Arco da Calheta, Câmara de Lobos, Canico, Luz, Machico, Monte Gordo, Olhao, Ponta do Sol, Quarteira, Ribeira Brava, Sagres, Vila do Bispo and Vila Real de Santo António is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 67°F, it can also go as low as 64°F. Note that the average is 65°F.

Swimming in april in Angra do Heroismo (Terceira), Lisbon, Aveiro, Ponta Delgada, Porto, Cascais, Praia de Mira, Sines, Colares, Costa da Caparica, Costa Nova do Prado, Foz do Arelho, Furnas, Guincho, São Jorge, São Miguel, Arcozelo, Canidelo, Ericeira, Esmoriz, Espinho, Esposende, Estoril, Figueira da Foz Municipality, Gafanha da Nazare, Lavra, Leca da Palmeira, Lourinhã, Marinha Grande, Montijo, Nazaré, Ovar, Peniche, Porto Covo, Póvoa de Varzim, Sao Martinho do Porto, Sao Teotonio, Sesimbra, Setúbal, Vila do Conde and Vila Nova de Milfontes is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 62°F (min: 59°F/max: 64°F).

Forget about swimming in Viana do Castelo, Caminha and Vila Praia de Ancora in april! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 56°F (and only 62°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!