HOW IS WINTER IN PORTUGAL

[@christinechristine3848]

Thank you I'm arriving in February and have no idea how to dress. I was told the weather is similar to California. However, it can get relatively cold here in morning and evening. Thank you, I'll bring my sweatshirts and jacket.

[@AlgarveLifestyle]

Hi, I am here now and it’s hot! You need jacket in the mornings and after sunset but during the day is short sleeve even for me! I am always cold. However, it may rain in February, usually does for a few days. So in conclusion you need layers and a jacket. Have a great trip!

[@carolmichael1813]

I so miss the Algarve and hope to get back soon. I use that dehumidifier too thankfully. Wishing you a good weekend girlie 💖

[@AlgarveLifestyle]

I miss it too! I am glad the dehumidifier worked for you also. Have a great weekend too!

[@tamaramadelin4831]

Very informative so thx! So, we've been in Lisbon for a year now and got lucky on our apartment...No mold and not super cold! Winter us definitely colder, but certainly bearable! It's June and I had packed up all my winter wear, but just tonight took out a light sweater...Go figure, but with the ocean winds it happens! I use your crystals for humidity and will use a special first coat of anti-humidity treatment before painting our new home!! Lastly, good shoes are a must...Skechers for me!!!

[@AlgarveLifestyle]

Tamara, great to hear from you! I dare say Lisbon is an universe in itself and I am so glad you found a cozy apartment! It adds so much at the quality of life. I understand what you are saying with the sweater, as it is very hot in the sunshine but not quite so in the evenings. We will see how the summer progresses as I understand we will have some heat waves in Spain and I guess in Portugal too.

[@terrellmiller7361]

Thank you! Do I understand correctly that in Algarve during winter the houses are still cold in the evenings? Or is that farther north?

[@anachiodo4819]

We would love to spend winters in Lisbon, the weather is the only concern that I have. Thank you for this video.

[@AlgarveLifestyle]

Thank you Ana, Lisbon in winter is beautiful! If you rent a good insulated and renovated apartment, it should be bliss!

[@lucchese20]

Excellent and timely! Just yesterday we discussed living (temporarily) in PT next Jan to March to understand how the winters are like in Algarve, Lisbon and Porto. I understand last winter in PT was dry so hopefully when we arrive, we'll experience a 'normal' and wet winter. ☔ This should allow us to better judge winter conditions. Thank you so much for this topic and mentioning the device for removing humidity--didn't know they exist. Cheers.

[@AlgarveLifestyle]

Yes, you are quite right, this winter (2022) was quite dry and pleasant and for that reason in the house was not so much humidity and we managed very well. The other winter (2021) rained a lot and for long periods of time so we had many more problems. I think it's great you are thinking of coming in PT to spend the winter! Thank you so much for your support and comments!

[@patrickchan2503]

thanks for the video, that's so scary... the mold you describe.

[@AlgarveLifestyle]

Yes, it is! We don’t have it in our house but it is scary. You need to heat the house and you are safe! 😀

[@carolearchambault7560]

I have just finished listening to your video, great information. I was planning on coming for the month of February and March not sure it is still a great idea? The plan was one month in Tavira and one month in Lagos. I live in Québec we’re it’s cold, I was hoping to have sun and at least 15 to 20 c degrees, Have been searching for the right condo to rent…… Would you have suggestions? 😊

[@AlgarveLifestyle]

Hi, I hope you are still coming to Portugal! I think you chose the towns perfect and it will give you an insight into both East and West Algarve. I am here now (January 2024) and during the day is hot - short sleeve hot, but in the morning especially you need a good jacket, in the evenings a sweater. In March it will be perfect! 👍

[@PeeGeeThirteen]

Yeah the A B C D energy ratings on homes is something homes buyers need to check , especially older properties

[@AlgarveLifestyle]

Yes, some older properties don’t even have ratings. Some of them are not required to have one because are to old but this is a bad sign from the start! 😄

[@expeditionconfidential8853]

Wonderful tips..... thank you so much! A definitely worthy re-watch to help prepare for Winter as we are arriving in September. Appreciate the information!

[@AlgarveLifestyle]

Glad it was helpful! We are thinking of returning in September too but we don't know for sure. September throughout December is a perfect time to be in Portugal, the best in my opinion. Thank you for watching!

[@daviddjerassi]

Hi good to see you a small log burner costing € 250 max wood is cheap will heat many rooms also 2" polystyrene fiber board insulation is very cheap and easy to fit in your attic we are probably talking about € 300 to 500 for the materials cost for a normal attic space

[@AlgarveLifestyle]

Hi David, good to hear from you! I am sure you are right and for a lot of people this is a very good solutions but for us, we don't think we could manage it - I mean the wood log burning as a source of heat. As for the insulation, for sure we will do that when we renovate.

[@daviddjerassi]

@@AlgarveLifestyle Please don't talk your selves out of a log burner unless you don't currently have a chimney or in an area where wood is not available its such a easy way to heat an area cheaply .

[@AlgarveLifestyle]

@@daviddjerassi David we don't have a chimney or any other form of heating in the apartment, just the air conditioned.

[@daviddjerassi]

@@AlgarveLifestyle Ok thanks now i must do some research maybe a bottle gas heater but its expensive to run i will come back if i may with some ideas .

[@andrewal410]

My experiance has been that even when it is a sunny day I need to carry a coat because around 4pm the temperature can drop from 18c to 14c in a couple of minutes

[@AlgarveLifestyle]

Yes, very true, because the air is not really warm. If you don’t stay in the sun is freezing cold!

[@ilyasghauri1012]

Very practical and useful information.

[@AlgarveLifestyle]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@davidwelty9763]

I was surprised how cold the Mediterranean region is in Europe, especially as compared to other places with similar climates like Southern California. I don’t consider highs in the 10c to 15c very warm.

[@AlgarveLifestyle]

Yes, if you don’t stay in the sun is pretty cold. For example today were 12 degrees but because of the wind it felt cold. But the sun ☀️ was out all day and very pleasant to be outside.

[@brother9440]

​@@AlgarveLifestylehow cold sintra is in winters??

[@terrellmiller7361]

Europe is a lot farther north than you'd think...Portugal is about the same as Illinois, much farther north than SoCal.

[@davidwelty9763]

@@terrellmiller7361 yep, I guess the Mediterranean climate label that is assigned to the west coast should be called something else. It really just means dry summers and wet winters. Also places like Italy are far more humid than places like Los Angeles, CA and Perth Australia which have very low humidity but are still called “Mediterranean climates”.

[@MrJx4000]

Good info. It doesn't sound like the houses over there have very much, if any, insulation, certainly not the older stone houses. Do you know if the newer properties are being insulated?

[@AlgarveLifestyle]

The new ones are up to standards, it’s just the old ones that need renovation.

[@sorinandreia]

I should have seen this video in December before coming :-)

[@AlgarveLifestyle]

😍👍

[@manalikoranglekar8177]

Would you recommend ro visit Algarve in December with 6 month old?

[@QueenBee-mk8xm]

This lack of insulation thing really gets on my nerves. Same thing in Spain. Knowing that the winters are cold, why would properties not be properly insulated when they are constructed. In Mallorca, I got very sick in winter and one of my apartments was 5 degrees colder inside than outside. It was like trying to live in a freezer. Lots of dodgy agents told me that it does not get cold in winter in Mallorca and that you don´t need heating, which were blatant lies. People actually get pneumonia and end up in hospitals and that includes locals and Mallorquins. The thing is that sunshine does not necessarily mean warm weather! Dehumidifiers are also needed in Mallorca in winter. I´m a little disappointed to hear the winters are as bad in the Algarve, but glad to be aware of it!

[@AlgarveLifestyle]

Yes, all very true. Now in January 2023 is better but still the house must be heated.

[@joca1378]

I think it's a cultural thing. Winter is cold but not that cold, summer is hot but not excessive. With insulation it's the same thing, people just don't worry as much as someone from, say, Finland or Norway. So people get around with fans and portable heat devices for the few days where conditions are extreme. The rest of the time the weather is temperate hot or cold. Nevertheless, the awareness for good insulation is growing, at least here in Portugal. I think people realize they spend less on heating.

[@sameeraiyer372]

Would you recommend visiting Portugal as a tourist in December if pretty much everything is closed ? If yes then when in December is the best time

[@AlgarveLifestyle]

Hi, after 2022 everything is open and this year there are a lot, but a lot of events for Christmas. After de pandemic tourism exploded and it seems everyone is in Portugal! Happy Christmas! 🌲

[@AlgarveLifestyle]

The best time I would say one week before Christmas to go to all the Christmas markets, it’s one in every little town!

[@lucchese20]

Thanks!

[@AlgarveLifestyle]

Thank you so much! :)

[@lisemae]

very interesting facts, we are planning to relocated to PT in oktober. we are still looking for a house.. At the moment we think we will buy in Boliqueme. do you have any tips what we should avoid… looking at idealista every thing looks so beatifull

[@AlgarveLifestyle]

Boliqueime is one of my favorites towns in Algarve! You should definitely avoid buying online, you have to see for yourself the place and what I would do, I would go to the local real estate agency in the town (is on the main street) and ask them to show me what they have, because they are local, if somebody knows about some house that is not on the sites yet, it's them. You don't pay them anything (the sellers pay the realtors fee) so it doesn't hurt to ask them.

[@lisemae]

@@AlgarveLifestyle Yes you are right.. We have contact with abloom.. may be we buy a renovation project.. any tips on this. we have been to boliqueme a couple of times already

[@SjMk1.]

Planning on camping at Albufeira over Dec and Jan, where is the best place to buy vegetables and meat for camping?

[@AlgarveLifestyle]

I don’t know as I am not camping or interested in camping.

[@littleanglesclub5731]

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[@AlgarveLifestyle]

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