Faro weather in August (Algarve, Portugal)

Interested in knowing the climate of Faro in August? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

During August, Faro is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 27°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 21°C. This period is characterized by high temperatures, often making it the hottest month of the year. Dressing in light, airy clothing will help you stay cool and comfortable.

Precipitation

Faro in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 2.6 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 1 day of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 344 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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

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

 

Faro, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Water Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 4%  

Precipitation 2.6 mm  

Rainy days 1 day  

Humidity 60%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 344 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 82%  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 20°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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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