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Centro Region Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Centro Region, Portugal in August.

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Planning a getaway to Centro Region, Portugal this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Centro Region in August

Centro Region, Portugal is a region in Portugal. Centro Region, Portugal offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Cabo Carvoeiro at 22°C (72°F) to very warm in Monfortinho at 34°C (93°F). At night it cools down to 19°C (66°F) in Monfortinho and 18°C (64°F) in Cabo Carvoeiro. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Centro Region, Portugal.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Centro Region, Portugal, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Idanha-a-Velha with an average of 6.7 mm (0.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Oliveira de Frades with 33 mm (1.3 in).

Average sunshine

August brings good sunshine to many areas. Peniche sees around 255 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Centro Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Centro Region - and find the best time to visit. (based on Coimbra)

January15°C (59°F) February16°C (61°F) March19°C (66°F) April20°C (68°F) May23°C (73°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September27°C (81°F) October22°C (72°F) November17°C (63°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Centro Region in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Centro Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Centro Region

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Centro Region, Portugal?

Temperature range in Centro Region (August)

Precipitation variation in Centro Region (August)

Peniche

In August Peniche generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
255 hours
198 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.5 mm (0.3 in)
8.5 mm (0.3 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
7 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Peniche →

Fátima

In August Fátima generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
305 hours
301 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.7 mm (0.3 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Fátima →

Figueira da Foz

In August Figueira da Foz generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
305 hours
301 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
9.7 mm (0.4 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Figueira da Foz →

Tomar

In August Tomar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
305 hours
301 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.2 mm (0.3 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
7 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Tomar →

Covilhã

In August Covilhã generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
345 hours
329 hours
228 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Covilhã →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Centro Region, in Portugal.

In our records: Portugal August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Portugal in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest August day in Portugal reached 45°C (113°F) in Évora on August 4, 2018.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Centro Region in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Coimbra 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Peniche 23°C (73°F) 18°C (64°F) 8.5 mm (0.3 in)
Fátima 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Figueira da Foz 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Tomar 31°C (88°F) 16°C (61°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Covilhã 30°C (86°F) 16°C (61°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)

Centro Region weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Centro Region, Portugal in August?

Centro Region, Portugal typically experiences excellent weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Peniche average around 23°C (73°F), and temperatures drop to about 18°C (64°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Centro Region, Portugal in August?

Average temperatures in Centro Region, Portugal during August range from a nighttime low near 18°C (64°F) to a daytime high around 23°C (73°F) in Peniche.

Does Centro Region, Portugal get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Centro Region, Portugal. Peniche averages only about 8.5 mm (0.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Centro Region, Portugal?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Centro Region, Portugal with overall excellent weather in Peniche.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August, September and October offering mostly excellent weather in Peniche. In contrast, January, February, March, April and December tend to have good weather conditions.

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