Rabo de Peixe weather in August (Azores, Portugal)

What can you expect from the weather in Rabo de Peixe during August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Rabo de Peixe, August is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 25°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 21°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Rabo de Peixe in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 42 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 215 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.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July, August, September and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rabo de Peixe, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Water Temperature 25°C *  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 42 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 215 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ponta Delgada, Portugal (10 KM, 6 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 Rabo de Peixe in August?

For visitors traveling to Rabo de Peixe, 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 25°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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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