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Póvoa de Varzim weather in August (Norte Region, Portugal)

How is the weather in Póvoa de Varzim in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Póvoa de Varzim the weather in August is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 17°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Póvoa de Varzim in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 30 mm for the month. Typically around 6 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 295 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Póvoa de Varzim. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Póvoa de Varzim, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 18°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 20%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 30 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 295 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 73% *  
* Data from: Porto, Portugal (17 KM, 10 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 Póvoa de Varzim in August?

For visitors traveling to Póvoa de Varzim, 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 18°C there is no need to 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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