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Santa Cruz do Douro weather in August (Portugal)

What is the weather forecast for Santa Cruz do Douro in August? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Santa Cruz do Douro during August, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 27°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 15°C. Often, it stands out as the year's warmest month. With this in mind, cool breathable fabrics will make navigating the heat much more bearable. Always be ready to embrace the warmth while staying cool and protected.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz do Douro in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 33 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 6 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 295 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Santa Cruz do Douro. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Cruz do Douro climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Cruz do Douro, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 20%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 33 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
SunshineSunshine 295 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 73% *  
Data from: Porto, Portugal (57 KM, 35 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in August

Find out more about the weather in Portugal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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