Algarve · SummerMonth summary
Algarve weather in August
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
19°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
0% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (10.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Algarve in August?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (29°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Algarve in August ticks all the boxes: warmth, sunshine, minimal rain.
By trip type
Algarve in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Peak tourist season — Praia da Marinha and Benagil crowded by 10am. Book early Summer in Algarve brings pleasant temperatures (29°C) and long sunny days (13.0h of sunshine). Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Algarve.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 10°C | 16°C | 21% | 1.7 | 9.1h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 11°C | 17°C | 25% | 1.7 | 10.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 11°C | 18°C | 36% | 2.8 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 13°C | 19°C | 32% | 1.6 | 12.4h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 14°C | 23°C | 16% | 0.8 | 13.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ June | 17°C | 25°C | 10% | 0.3 | 13.9h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ July | 18°C | 28°C | 2% | 0.0 | 13.7h | 10.0/10 |
| ☀️ August | 19°C | 29°C | 0% | 0.0 | 13.0h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ September | 18°C | 26°C | 10% | 0.5 | 11.4h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 17°C | 24°C | 24% | 1.9 | 10.6h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 13°C | 20°C | 30% | 2.1 | 9.1h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ December | 11°C | 17°C | 29% | 2.1 | 9.0h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Algarve averages 29°C, 0% rainy days and 13.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.5/10.
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Comparison
August vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 10.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Algarve in August
Is August a good time to visit Algarve?
August is an excellent time to visit Algarve (score 9.5/10). With 29°C, 13.0h of sunshine and 0% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Algarve in August?
With 29°C and 13.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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