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

Looking to travel to Ponta do Sol in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Ponta do Sol the weather in August is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 25°C. But by evening, they drop to around 20°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Ponta do Sol in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 8.2 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 3 days of the month will see rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 238 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 10%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 8.2 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 238 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 57% *  
* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (31 KM, 19 Miles).

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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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 Ponta do Sol in August?

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 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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