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Arco de São Jorge weather in August (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

Is August a good time to explore Arco de São Jorge weather-wise? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

For August, the weather in Arco de São Jorge is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 20°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Arco de São Jorge in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 13 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 3 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 238 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Arco de São Jorge, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 23°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 10%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 13 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 238 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 57% *  
Data from: Funchal, Madeira (23 KM, 14 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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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 de São Jorge, 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. With a water temperature of around 23°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

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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