São Miguel Weather in August

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

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Ponta Delgada Ribeira Grande Furnas Vila Franca do Campo

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

What to Expect in São Miguel in August

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Sete Cidades to 26°C (79°F) in Povoação. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Povoação and 21°C (70°F) in Sete Cidades. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in São Miguel, Portugal.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sete Cidades with an average of 38 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Lagoa das Furnas with 45 mm (1.8 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this August. For example, Ponta Delgada gets approximately 215 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore São Miguel by month

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

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March17°C (63°F) April17°C (63°F) May19°C (66°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September24°C (75°F) October22°C (72°F) November20°C (68°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in São Miguel in August

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

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 Miguel

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

Temperature range in São Miguel (August)

Precipitation variation in São Miguel (August)

Ponta Delgada

In August Ponta Delgada 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)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
215 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ponta Delgada →

Ribeira Grande

In August Ribeira Grande generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°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
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
215 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ribeira Grande →

Furnas

In August Furnas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
215 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Furnas →

Vila Franca do Campo

In August Vila Franca do Campo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
215 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Vila Franca do Campo →

Capelas

In August Capelas 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)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
215 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in São Miguel, 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 Miguel in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ponta Delgada 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Ribeira Grande 25°C (77°F) 21°C (70°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Furnas 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Vila Franca do Campo 25°C (77°F) 20°C (68°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Capelas 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Lagoa 25°C (77°F) 21°C (70°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)

São Miguel weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in São Miguel, Portugal in August?

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

What is the average temperature in São Miguel, Portugal in August?

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

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in São Miguel, Portugal during August, with Ponta Delgada averaging close to 43 mm (1.7 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit São Miguel, Portugal?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit São Miguel, Portugal with overall perfect weather in Ponta Delgada.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August, September and November offering mostly perfect weather in Ponta Delgada. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and March tend to be unpleasant.

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