Weather in August in Algarve
Considering a trip to Algarve this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Algarve in August?
Algarve is a region in Portugal. In August, Algarve experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and almost no precipitation. August falls during the summer season.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Sagres at 22°C to very warm in Salir at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Salir and 19°C in Sagres. In Algarve, August typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.
Precipitation
August is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 2.7 mm in Albufeira.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Albufeira enjoys approximately 357 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Algarve in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Algarve climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Algarve?
Albufeira
In August Albufeira generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Lagos
In August Lagos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Portimão
In August Portimão generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Vilamoura
In August Vilamoura generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Tavira
In August Tavira generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Algarve, in Portugal.
Is August the best time to visit Algarve?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Algarve with overall perfect weather in Albufeira.
On average, the best time to visit Algarve is in April, May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Albufeira. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
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