Machico weather in August (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

How is the weather in Machico in August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Machico the weather in August is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 24°C, while night temperatures can drop to 20°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Machico in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 14 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 3 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 238 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While February tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Machico, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Water Temperature 23°C *  

Chance of Rain 9%  

Precipitation 14 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 238 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (3 KM, 2 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in August

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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 Machico in August?

For visitors traveling to Machico, 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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