Arco da Calheta weather in August (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

How does the August weather in Arco da Calheta compare to other months? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Arco da Calheta during August is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and low rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 25°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 20°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Arco da Calheta in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 7.4 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 3 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 238 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Arco da Calheta climate page with graphs.

 

Arco da Calheta, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 7.4 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 238 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (35 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in August

Find out more about the weather in Portugal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Arco da Calheta, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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