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Horta weather in August (Faial, Portugal)

What can you expect from the weather in Horta during August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Horta the weather in August is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 22°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Horta in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July, August, September and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Horta, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 37 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  

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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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 Horta in August?

For visitors traveling to Horta, 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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