São Jorge Island Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in São Jorge Island, Portugal in August.

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Velas Calheta

Planning a getaway to São Jorge Island, 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 São Jorge Island in August

São Jorge Island, Portugal is a region in Portugal. August in São Jorge 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 Velas. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in São Jorge Island, Portugal.

For specific regional insights in São Jorge Island, Portugal, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

August is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 36 mm (1.4 in) in Velas.

Explore São Jorge Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in São Jorge Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Velas)

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March17°C (63°F) April17°C (63°F) May18°C (64°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September23°C (73°F) October21°C (70°F) November20°C (68°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in São Jorge Island in August

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

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

Temperature range in São Jorge Island (August)

Precipitation variation in São Jorge Island (August)

Velas

In August Velas 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)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Velas →

Calheta

In August Calheta 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
28 mm (1.1 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Calheta →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in São Jorge 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 São Jorge Island in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Velas 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Calheta 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)

São Jorge Island weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in São Jorge Island, Portugal in August?

São Jorge Island, Portugal typically experiences perfect weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Velas average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 21°C (70°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in São Jorge Island, Portugal in August?

In Velas, the average daytime high in August is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 21°C (70°F).

Does São Jorge Island, Portugal get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in São Jorge Island, Portugal during August, with Velas averaging close to 36 mm (1.4 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit São Jorge Island, Portugal?

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

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

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