Portugal weather in August
Considering a trip to Portugal this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Portugal in August?
Portugal has a wide variety of climate types. During August, you can expect temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate. The month of August is in the summer season.
During the day the temperature is pleasant in Azoia at 21°C and very warm in Monsaraz at 35°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Monsaraz and 18°C in Azoia. In Portugal, August typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Sagres with an average of 2.1 mm to moderate rainfall in Faja Grande with 63 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 350 hours of sunshine in Lisbon. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Portugal in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Portugal climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Portugal?
Average weather in Lisbon
In August Lisbon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Porto
In August Porto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Albufeira
In August Albufeira generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Lagos
In August Lagos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Portimão
In August Portimão generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Portugal?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Portugal. Typically, the climate in Lisbon is perfect.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Lisbon. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be tolerable.
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