Ponta Delgada weather in August (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

Interested in knowing the climate of Ponta Delgada in August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

For August, the weather in Ponta Delgada is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 25°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 20°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Ponta Delgada in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 13 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 3 days of rain.

Average sunshine

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

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

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

 

Ponta Delgada, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 13 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 238 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (26 KM, 16 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 Ponta Delgada, 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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