Quarteira weather in August (Algarve, Portugal)

Planning a trip to Quarteira in August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Quarteira, August is characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. August is a summer month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 28°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 20°C. Typically, it's the hottest month of the year. Make sure to come prepared with breezy outfits. Whether you're out exploring or just lounging, being prepared can make your experience in this warm month much more enjoyable.

Quarteira in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 2.7 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 1 day.

With around 344 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 and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Quarteira, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 20°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 3%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 2.7 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 60% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 344 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 82% *  
* Data from: Faro, 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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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 Quarteira in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 20°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
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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