Santa Cruz weather in August (Madeira Islands, Portugal)
How is the weather in Santa Cruz in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.
In Santa Cruz, August is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 20°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.
Santa Cruz in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 12 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 3 days of rain are anticipated.
The city usually sees around 238 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Santa Cruz. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While February tends to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Cruz climate page with graphs.
Santa Cruz, monthly averages in August
Where to go in Portugal in August
Find out more about the weather in Portugal in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
So, what should you wear in Santa Cruz in August?
For visitors traveling to Santa Cruz, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 23°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.
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