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Loulé, Portugal

Faro · Portugal

Loulé is a small city in Faro, Portugal with a population of 17,930. Elevation: 610 ft (186 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

17,930 Population 746/sq mi density
610 ft Elevation 186 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
21.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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People

Population17,930
Density746/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain21.2 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation610 ft (186 m)
Population17,930
Population Density746 / sq mi
Elevation610 ft (186 m)
Coordinates37.1377°, -8.0197°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceFaro
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation21.2 inches (538 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Loulé

Loulé is a small city in Portugal (Faro) with a population of 17,930. The city sits at an elevation of 610 feet (186 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

Climate in Loulé

Loulé has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.5°C), the coldest is Jan (12.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 474 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.4°C / 54°F 8.6° / 16.3° 55.1
Feb 13°C / 55°F 9.1° / 17° 38.9
Mar 15°C / 59°F 11° / 18.9° 44.1
Apr 16.6°C / 62°F 12.7° / 20.5° 40.1
May 19.4°C / 67°F 15.2° / 23.5° 22.9
Jun 22.4°C / 72°F 18.1° / 26.6° 6.2
Jul 24.4°C / 76°F 19.8° / 29° 1.2
Aug 24.5°C / 76°F 20.1° / 28.9° 4.9
Sep 22.4°C / 72°F 18.6° / 26.2° 27.8
Oct 19.8°C / 68°F 16.2° / 23.3° 56.9
Nov 15.7°C / 60°F 12° / 19.4° 74.5
Dec 13.4°C / 56°F 9.9° / 16.9° 101.6
Loulé enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 610 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above Portugal avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation610 ft (186 m)
Area24.1 sq mi (62.3 km²)
Population Density746/sq mi
Coordinates37.1377°N, 8.0197°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.2"
44% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

397 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 24, 2025.

Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 66 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 79 km
Jan 10, 2006 82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.5 100 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 106 km
Mar 24, 2025 76 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.4 91 km
Jun 22, 1993 71 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.4 83 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 78 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 62 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 57 km
Sep 8, 2009 103 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.3 117 km
Jul 4, 1994 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain M4.3 130 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 57 km
Jan 1, 2022 80 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 96 km
Mar 2, 2016 93 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.3 105 km
Nov 17, 1995 66 km SSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 127 km
Feb 16, 1993 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal M4.2 73 km
Aug 18, 2009 113 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.2 128 km
Jan 1, 2008 97 km SSE of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 112 km
Mar 14, 2004 84 km S of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.2 96 km
Aug 1, 2016 103 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.1 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m 126 km
881 CADIZ Earthquake 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
December 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Loulé has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 52°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Loulé

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kultlingua
Escola Básica do 1° Ciclo Mãe Soberana
Escola Básica do 1° Ciclo e Jardim de Infância Hortas de Santo António
Escola Básica Professor Manuel Martins Alves
Escola Básica do 2° e 3° Ciclo Padre João Coelho Cabanita
Loulé High School
Escola Básica de Tôr
Escola Básica Professor Sebastião José Pires Teixeira
Escola Primária Nº2
Escola Básica n.º 4 de Loulé
Conservatório de Música de Loulé - Francisco Rosado
Escola Básica n.º 3 de Loulé
Escola Básica do 2° e 3° Ciclos Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco
Escola Básica de Areeiro
Escola Básica de Querença
Escola Básica n.º 2 de Hortas de Santo António
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Radio Stations near Loulé

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Alvor FM pop, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Lagoa local music MP3 128 kbps
RUA FM electric, groove MP3

Museums in Loulé

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Algarve Life Sciences Center
Casa João Lúcio
Casa Memória da N2
Exposição Cortiça
Faro story spot
Galeria de Arte e Bar
In The Pink - Galeria Fotografia
Minimuseu
Museu Casa Rosa
Museu de Arqueologia de Loulé
Museu de Arte Sacra
Museu do Traje de São Brás de Alportel
Museu e Igreja da Misericórdia
Museu e Igreja da Misericórdia
Museu Marítimo Almirante Ramalho Ortigão
Museu Municipal de Arqueologia
Museu Municipal de Faro
Museu Municipal de Olhão
Museu Paroqual de Moncarapacho
Museu Regional do Algarve
Palacete Belmarço
Polo Museológico de Salir

Libraries in Loulé

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arquivo Distrital de Faro0.0
Arquivo Municipal de Albufeira0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca do Campus da Penha0.0
Biblioteca José Viegas Gregório0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Faro0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Dr. Manuel Francisco do Estanco Louro0.0
Biblioteca Municipal José Mariano Gago0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Lídia Jorge0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Sophia de Mello Breyner0.0

Farmers Markets in Loulé

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Largo do Mercado
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado de Alte
Mercado de Estoi
Mercado de Loulé
Mercado de Loulé
Mercado de Tunes
Mercado do Fruta
Mercado do Peixe
Mercado Mensal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Munícipal das Ferreiras
Mercado Municipal de Albufeira
Mercado Municipal de Quelfes
Mercado Municipal de São Bras
Praças de Olhão
Praças de Olhão

Hotels in Loulé

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa da Mãe
Correo Hostel
Loulé Inn Algarve
Monte dos Avos
Viceroy at Ombria Algarve

Restaurants in Loulé

30 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

11 da Villa
A Fábrica
Bica Velha
Big China
Brooklyn
Calypso
Cantina dos Sabores
Cantina Hípica "A Mangedoura"
Churrasqueira ANGOLANA
Churrasqueira Jolibela
Dozo Restaurante Buffet Japonês
Galeria do Improviso
Hamburgueria da Baixa
La Gioconda
Luzzo Pizarias
Maxi Pizza
O Pescador
Quinta do Moinho
Restaurante Analide
Restaurante Apolo
Restaurante Atelier do Bacalhau
Restaurante Bocage
Restaurante Museu do Lagar
Restaurante o Monte
Restaurante Querença
Sol e Serra
Tasquinha da Malta
Tasquinha do Lagar
Trincas
Wok Loulé

Cafes in Loulé

22 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allgourmet
Bar do Rugby
Bean 17 Loulé Coffee
Café A Chávena
Café Calcinha
Café Cantinho da João
Café D. Rosa
Café Delfim
Café Tentação 2
Casa da Cultura de Loulé
L'atelier gourmet
La Bohème
Maxi Kiosk
Moments
O Postigo
PANCAKE FACTORY
Pastelaria Bico Doce
Pastelaria Flor de Loulé
Pastelaria Rústica
Snack Bar Nacional
Snack Bar Pilar
Snack Bar Várzea

Cinemas in Loulé

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine-Teatro Louletano

Monuments in Loulé

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. José Alves Batalim Júnior e Maria Augusta M. Batalim
Francisco X. D'Ataire Oliveira

Castles in Loulé

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castelo de Loulé
Castelo de Salir
Palácio Fonte da Pipa

Clinics in Loulé

7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saúde de Salir
Centro de Saúde de Tôr
Olive Tree Clinic
PT #669856423
UCC Gentes de Loulé
USF Lauroé
USF SerraMar

Dentists in Loulé

9 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Climed
Clínica Dentária Bárrios
Clínica i9
Destacar Imagem
Dom Filipe
Espaço Fluor
Malo Clinic
Smile.up
Sorriso de Loulé

Bus Stations in Loulé

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Rodoviário de Loulé

Gas Stations in Loulé

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auto Júlio
BP
Galp
Galp
Moeve

Banks in Loulé

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Montepio
BPI
Caixa Geral de Depósitos
EuroBic
Novo Banco
Santander

Shopping Malls in Loulé

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Galerias Dona Leonor
Galerias São Francisco

Stadiums & Teams in Loulé

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Loulé

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Faro - Gago Coutinho International AirportFAOLarge Airport
Portimão AirportPRMMedium Airport
Aerodromo de OuriqueSmall Airport
Courela do Outeiro Private AirstripSmall Airport
Isla Cristina Agricultural AirstripSmall Airport
Lagos Airfield ULMSmall Airport
Martim Longo AirstripSmall Airport
Pista da Herdade da Zambujeira ULSmall Airport
Pista da Torre VãSmall Airport
Pista do BeloSmall Airport
Praia Verde AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Loulé

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correios
CTT

Treatment Centers in Loulé

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Medicina Física e Reabilitação do Sul

Churches & Religious Organizations in Loulé

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Capela de Santa Catarina
Convento de Santo António
Ermida de Sant'Ana
Igreja da Misericórdia
Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias
Igreja de Santa Rita de Cassia
Igreja de São Francisco
Igreja Matriz de Loulé
Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora da Assunção
Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Piedade

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Lisbon

🇵🇹 About Portugal

Capital Lisbon
Population 10,281,762
Area 92,391 km²
GDP (USD) $292,323,800,949
GDP per capita $27,635
HDI 0.874
Life expectancy 82.3 years
Internet users 85.8%
Urban population 61.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Portuguese
Calling code +351
TLD .pt
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Portugal

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Ano Novo
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Sexta-feira Santa
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo de Páscoa
Apr 25 Freedom Day Dia da Liberdade
May 1 Labour Day Dia do Trabalhador
Jun 1 Azores Day Dia dos Açores
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpo de Deus
Jun 10 National Day Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas
Jul 1 Madeira Day Dia da Madeira
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assunção de Nossa Senhora
Oct 5 Republic Day Implantação da República
Nov 1 All Saints Day Dia de Todos-os-Santos
Dec 1 Restoration of Independence Restauração da Independência
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Imaculada Conceição
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natal
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Primeira Oitava

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Frequently Asked Questions About Loulé

What is the population of Loulé?

Loulé has a population of 17,930 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 746 people per square mile, spread across 24.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Loulé?

Loulé enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.2 inches.

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