Caniço weather in August (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

How is the weather in Caniço in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Caniço the weather in August is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 21°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Caniço in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. Typically around 3 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 238 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Caniço. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Caniço, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 23°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 10%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 11 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 238 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 57% *  
* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in August

Find out more about the weather in Portugal in August and which places have the best weather 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 Caniço in August?

For visitors traveling to Caniço, 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 in August.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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