February weather forecast
Vilamoura, Portugal

The month of February experiences a slight decline in rainfall from 98mm (3.86") in January down to 67mm (2.64"). This reduction in rainfall is accompanied by few more days of sunshine than the preceding month. The shortest month of the year still holds favorable conditions for outdoor activities. Moving towards the end of winter, February maintains the same temperature range as January with daytime highs at 16°C (60.8°F) and overnight lows of 8°C (46.4°F). The UV Index starts to see a surge from a rating of 2 in January to 4 in February, signaling an increase in sunlight intensity.

Temperature

Vilamoura experiences its coldest period in January, February and December, averaging a high-temperature of 16°C (60.8°F).

Rainfall

In Vilamoura, in February, during 11 rainfall days, 67mm (2.64") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 77 rainfall days, and 557mm (21.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

The month with the coldest seawater in Vilamoura is February, with an average sea temperature of 15°C (59°F).
Note: Swimming is not a pleasant activity for most when the water temperature is 15°C (59°F). As the water temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes more difficult to control.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day in Vilamoura is 10h and 50min.
On the first day of February in Vilamoura, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 18:25 WET.

Sunshine

In Vilamoura, the average sunshine in February is 6h.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in February translates into this advice:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.