Late spring is the sweet spot for European sun. Live forecast data plus 30-year averages reveal where May delivers reliable warmth and where June hits its stride — Cyprus, Iberia, the Aegean, and southern Italy compared.
The Algarve gets more sunshine than anywhere else in Europe — over 300 days a year. March is the sweet spot for surfers: Atlantic swells are still pumping, Nazaré produces its famous giant waves, and Lisbon is blooming in spring warmth at 18-22°C. A complete guide to Portugal's beaches, surf conditions, Atlantic water temperatures, and why the Algarve is Europe's best-value coastal destination.