🇳🇱 Amsterdam vs Faro (Algarve) 🇵🇹

Amsterdam, Netherlands vs Faro (Algarve), Portugal — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Faro (Algarve) is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Faro (Algarve) is drier, with roughly 96 fewer rainy days a year.

Warmer · Faro (Algarve)Drier · Faro (Algarve)

Climate at a glance

🇳🇱 Amsterdam🇵🇹 Faro (Algarve)
Avg annual high
14°C
22°C
Hottest month
July · 22°C
August · 29°C
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (10°C low)
Rainy days / year
152
56
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustMay, June, October

🇳🇱 Amsterdam

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (22°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

🇵🇹 Faro (Algarve)

Best around May, June, October. Hottest in August (29°C), coldest lows in January (10°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Amsterdam or Faro (Algarve) warmer?

Faro (Algarve) is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Amsterdam or Faro (Algarve)?

Amsterdam is rainier — Faro (Algarve) sees about 96 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Amsterdam vs Faro (Algarve)?

Amsterdam is best around June, July, August; Faro (Algarve) is best around May, June, October.

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