Faial Weather in August

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

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Horta Capelo Castelo Branco Cedros

Are you planning a trip a to Faial, Portugal in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Faial in August

Faial, Portugal is a region in Portugal. August in Faial generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Horta. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Faial, Portugal.

For specific regional insights in Faial, Portugal, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

August is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 37 mm (1.5 in) in Horta.

Explore Faial by month

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

January18°C (64°F) February17°C (63°F) March17°C (63°F) April17°C (63°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September23°C (73°F) October22°C (72°F) November20°C (68°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Faial in August

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

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 Faial

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

Temperature range in Faial (August)

Precipitation variation in Faial (August)

Horta

In August Horta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Horta →

Capelo

In August Capelo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Capelo →

Castelo Branco

In August Castelo Branco generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Castelo Branco →

Cedros

In August Cedros generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Cedros →

Varadouro

In August Varadouro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Varadouro →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Faial, 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 Faial in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Horta 24°C (75°F) 22°C (72°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Capelo 24°C (75°F) 22°C (72°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Castelo Branco 24°C (75°F) 22°C (72°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Cedros 24°C (75°F) 22°C (72°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Varadouro 24°C (75°F) 22°C (72°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)

Faial weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Faial, Portugal in August?

Expect excellent weather across Faial, Portugal in August. The popular destination of Horta averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 22°C (72°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Faial, Portugal in August?

Horta averages a daytime maximum of 24°C (75°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 22°C (72°F).

Does Faial, Portugal get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Faial, Portugal. Horta averages only about 37 mm (1.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Faial, Portugal?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Faial, Portugal with overall excellent weather in Horta. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, June, July, August, September and November provide excellent weather in Horta. In contrast, January, February, March, April and December tend to have good weather conditions.

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