Ponta do Sol weather in August (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

What weather conditions can you expect in Ponta do Sol this August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During August, Ponta do Sol is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 25°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 20°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Ponta do Sol in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 8.2 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 3 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 238 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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

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

 

Ponta do Sol, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 8.2 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 238 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (31 KM, 19 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Ponta do Sol, 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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