Algarve · August
Best travel monthPeak seasonPortugal · Europe
Max Temp
28.8°C
Min Temp
20.7°C
Sunshine
12 h/day
Rain Days
0 days
Water Temp
19.8°C
Rainfall
3.7 mm
Humidity
60%
Avg Temp
24.7°C
Peak season — flights and hotels at their annual highest. Book early.
August is one of the best months to visit Algarve — with 12 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 29°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 29°C, cooling to 21°C at night (daily average: 25°C). With 12 sunshine hours per day, August is one of the sunniest months — 4 mm of rain over 0 days. The sea is 20°C — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
Light, breathable clothing and sun protection are essential. Early mornings and evenings are good for excursions when it's a little cooler.
Vollbetrieb: Algarve ist im Sommer das meistbesuchte Reiseziel Portugals. Sagres, Lagos und Albufeira sind ausgebucht, die Felsformationen der Ponta da Piedade überwältigend — früh aufstehen lohnt sich. Surfer fahren an die Atlantikseite nach Sagres.
Events & Festivals
- Feira Medieval de SilvesAugust (ca. 9 Tage)
Die mittelalterliche Stadt Silves erwacht neu: Händler, Schmiede, Gaukler und Ritter bevölkern das Burggelände und die historische Innenstadt. Das Abendturnier im Burginnenhof mit Feuer und Kampfchoreografien ist das Herzstück des Festes.
Packing list for Algarve in August
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Algarve?
- Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Algarve (Climate Score: 97/100). Pleasant temperatures (29°C), good sunshine (12 h/day), and few rain days (0) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Algarve in August?
- In August, Algarve sees daily highs of 29°C. Nights cool to 21°C, with a daily average of 25°C.
- How much rain falls in Algarve in August?
- In August, Algarve receives an average of 4 mm of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Algarve get in August?
- Algarve averages 12 sunshine hours per day in August — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Algarve in August?
- Water temperature in Algarve in August averages 20°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
