Weather in August in Portugal
Thinking about venturing to Portugal this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to 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.
Temperatures
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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Portugal, check out the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Lisbon enjoys close to 350 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Portugal climate page.
Where to go in Portugal in August
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Portugal?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Portugal.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Portugal.
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