Santa Maria Weather in August

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

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Vila do Porto

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

What to Expect in Santa Maria in August

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Vila do Porto. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Santa Maria, Portugal.

To explore the conditions in Santa Maria, Portugal in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

August is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 34 mm (1.3 in) in Vila do Porto.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Vila do Porto enjoys about 247 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Santa Maria by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Santa Maria — and find the best time to visit. (based on Vila do Porto)

January18°C (64°F) February18°C (64°F) March17°C (63°F) April18°C (64°F) May19°C (66°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August25°C (77°F) September24°C (75°F) October22°C (72°F) November20°C (68°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Santa Maria in August

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Santa Maria

What is the weather like in August for the most popular destinonation in Santa Maria, Portugal?

Vila do Porto

In August Vila do Porto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
263 hours
247 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
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Weather conditions
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Santa Maria, 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.

Santa Maria weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Santa Maria, Portugal in August?

Expect perfect weather across Santa Maria, Portugal in August. The popular destination of Vila do Porto averages 25°C (77°F) by day and 22°C (72°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Santa Maria, Portugal in August?

Average temperatures in Santa Maria, Portugal during August range from a nighttime low near 22°C (72°F) to a daytime high around 25°C (77°F) in Vila do Porto.

Does Santa Maria, Portugal get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Vila do Porto averages just 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Santa Maria, Portugal.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Santa Maria, Portugal?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Santa Maria, Portugal with overall perfect weather in Vila do Porto. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Santa Maria, Portugal is in June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Vila do Porto. The weather in March and December, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

Interested in more climate information?

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