Portugal weather in August
What is the weather like in Portugal in August?
The weather conditions in Portugal in August are generally perfect. It is a summer month.
During August in Portugal, the average maximum temperature varies from high in São Roque do Pico with 23°C (73°F) to very high in Elvas with 35°C (94°F). On average, it is the warmest month of the year in Portugal. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation in August varies from almost none in Fuzeta with an average of 0mm (0 inches) of rainfall to moderate in Faja Grande with 74mm (2.9 inches).
It is also generally a
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We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around Portugal.
Where to go in Portugal in August
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Popular destinations in Portugal
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Portugal?
Average weather in Lisbon
In August Lisbon generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (65°F) and almost no 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 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (58°F) 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 very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (87°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) 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 very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) 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 very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Portugal.
Is August the best time to go to Portugal?
In our opinion August is one of the best times to visit Portugal with commonly perfect weather in Lisbon.
On average the best time to visit Portugal is in April, May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Lisbon.
The worst month is December that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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