We are coming out on Monday and the BBC weather site says temperatures only 23-25C and lots cloud and even heavy rain on Wednesday! How accurate is their report and what are the actual temperatures now (end Sept into Oct)?

I hate to say it , but the weather report is very accurate. We have had no rain all summer so it will be a blessing for us, who live here, but not good news for visitors.
This is the report I go by,

http://www.meteo.pt/en/cidadeprev10dias ... dadeID=135

As a resident I would welcome some rain but I have to say that when rain is forecast some days ahead it often does not materialise and the forecasts are revised as the days go by.

Only 25 C. What is the temperature where YOU are ? Only 25 is in the shade don't forget, so don't just wear your rose tinted glasses, you'll need proper sun protection unless you intend to stay indoors. If your lucky, a breeze may ruffle your hair, if not, suffer !!

steve wrote:As a resident I would welcome some rain but I have to say that when rain is forecast some days ahead it often does not materialise and the forecasts are revised as the days go by.

Very ture, it does look a bit dull this morning, but the forecast for the week has changed.
http://www.meteo.pt/en/cidadeprev10dias ... dadeID=135

I can confirm that it's pissing down here in Sesmarias with thunder & lightening too!

Yep. Same in CVO. Black and with very heavy rain. Great for the garden. I can turn the irregation off for a few days now.

widge wrote:I can confirm that it's pissing down here in Sesmarias with thunder & lightening too!

Chichester the same in a balmy 10 degrees and blowing a hooley - nice

It was lovely in Droitwich yesterday. Sat in the garden all afternoon. Much colder today and just starting to rain.