Estreito da Calheta weather in August (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

How does the weather in Estreito da Calheta usually fare in August? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During August, Estreito da Calheta is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 24°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 20°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Estreito da Calheta in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 6.5 mm for the month. You can typically expect 3 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 238 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Estreito da Calheta. June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Estreito da Calheta, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 6.5 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 238 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (39 KM, 24 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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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 Estreito da Calheta, 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.

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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