Pico island Weather in August

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

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São Roque do Pico Madalena Lajes do Pico Prainha de Baixo

Planning a trip to Pico island, Portugal this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Pico island in August

Pico island, Portugal is a region in Portugal. August in Pico island 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 21°C (70°F) in São Roque do Pico. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Pico island, Portugal.

To explore the conditions in Pico island, Portugal in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

August is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 36 mm (1.4 in) in São Roque do Pico.

Explore Pico island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Pico island — and find the best time to visit. (based on São Roque do Pico)

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March17°C (63°F) April17°C (63°F) May18°C (64°F) This monthJune20°C (68°F) July23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September23°C (73°F) October21°C (70°F) November19°C (66°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Pico island in August

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

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 Pico island

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

Temperature range in Pico island (August)

Precipitation variation in Pico island (August)

São Roque do Pico

In August São Roque do Pico generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Madalena

In August Madalena generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Lajes do Pico

In August Lajes do Pico generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Prainha de Baixo

In August Prainha de Baixo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Prainha de Baixo →

Calheta de Nesquim

In August Calheta de Nesquim generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Pico island, 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 Pico island in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
São Roque do Pico 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Madalena 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Lajes do Pico 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Prainha de Baixo 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Calheta de Nesquim 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
São Mateus 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)

Pico island weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Pico island, Portugal in August?

Expect perfect weather across Pico island, Portugal in August. The popular destination of São Roque do Pico averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 21°C (70°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Pico island, Portugal in August?

Average temperatures in Pico island, Portugal during August range from a nighttime low near 21°C (70°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in São Roque do Pico.

Does Pico island, Portugal get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Pico island, Portugal. São Roque do Pico averages only about 36 mm (1.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Pico island, Portugal?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Pico island, Portugal with overall perfect weather in São Roque do Pico. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in São Roque do Pico. The weather in January, February, March, April and December, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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