Your August weather guide
HotWeather in Albufeira in August
August is a good time for Albufeira if you want hot, dry weather and can plan around the midday heat. Daytime highs average 31°C, but the sea averages just 21°C, so swimming feels bracing rather than warm. Expect afternoons around 10°C hotter than London in August. It suits travellers happy to spend the hottest part of the day in shade; it is less comfortable for anyone wanting gentle warmth for long walks.
Long-term climate averages for Albufeira, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Albufeira, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Albufeira.
- Average daytime high
- 31.4°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 35°C
- Average night-time low
- 19.5°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 17°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +10.0°C
- London averages 21.4°C in August
- Sea temperature
- 20.7°C
- year to year: 19°C to 22°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 11.3h
- 84% of 13.4 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 1
- 3 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 56%
- Days over 25°C
- 99%
- 68% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 40.9°C
- 2003-08-01
- Record low 1991-2020
- 14.1°C
- 2000-08-24
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 54 min
- 1688 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How August compares
August is the 2nd warmest month of the year in Albufeira and ranks 19th of 134 destinations we compare for August - see where else is hot in August. Within Portugal it is 1st of 13 (Portugal in August). Against London's average high of 21.4°C in August, Albufeira is 10.0°C warmer by day and 6.0°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in August
The typical August day in Albufeira peaks at 31.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 35.2°C or more. About 99% of days top 25°C and almost every pass 30°C. Nights average 19.5°C; one night in ten drops to 16.9°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day here reached 40.9°C (2003-08-01) and the coldest night 14.1°C (2000-08-24).
Rain in August
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 1 days with 1 mm or more, 3 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest August was 1997 with 15 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 56%.
Sea temperature in August
The sea averages 20.7°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 19.4°C to 21.7°C. This is the warmest the sea gets here all year.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.4 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:50 and sets about 20:25 local time in mid-August. Average cloud cover is 15%.
Is August a good time to visit Albufeira?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for Albufeira on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Plan your day around the heat
The heat is the main consideration, rather than the chance of poor weather. With 68% of days reaching 30°C, hot afternoons are a regular part of an August stay, not an occasional bonus. The hottest days can push past 35°C, making exposed walks less appealing. Put anything energetic earlier in the day, keep water handy and leave room for a shaded break around midday. Light, loose clothing makes sense, while accommodation with cooling is a sensible priority if you struggle to sleep in warm conditions. Evenings should feel easier than afternoons, though a light layer remains useful when you are sitting outside late.
Plenty of sun, but a cooler sea
August offers about 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, so there is plenty of scope for outdoor time without staying out through the strongest heat. Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat deserve more space in your day bag than wet-weather gear. Rain is unlikely to shape the trip, although completely dry weather is not guaranteed. The catch for swimmers is that hot air does not mean warm water: the sea averages 21°C and can feel distinctly cool on entry. It is a better fit for travellers who enjoy a refreshing dip than those who want to linger in warm water. Keep a towel and dry clothing handy afterwards.
A little perspective
Albufeira through the year
August is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.6°C | 8.2°C | 15.6°C | 5.1 | 50 | 7 | 0% |
| February | 16.5°C | 8.7°C | 15.0°C | 5.6 | 48 | 6 | 0% |
| March | 18.9°C | 10.4°C | 15.3°C | 6.2 | 60 | 8 | 3% |
| April | 20.6°C | 11.8°C | 16.0°C | 6.8 | 52 | 7 | 12% |
| May | 23.9°C | 14.2°C | 17.2°C | 8.3 | 39 | 6 | 38% |
| Junebest | 28.2°C | 17.2°C | 18.9°C | 10.8 | 9 | 2 | 77% |
| Julybest | 31.4°C | 18.9°C | 20.0°C | 12.7 | 1 | 0 | 98% |
| AugustSelectedbest | 31.4°C | 19.5°C | 20.7°C | 11.3 | 3 | 1 | 99% |
| September | 27.9°C | 18.0°C | 20.6°C | 8.3 | 25 | 4 | 79% |
| October | 23.4°C | 15.4°C | 19.6°C | 5.8 | 66 | 8 | 28% |
| November | 18.9°C | 11.6°C | 17.9°C | 5.2 | 66 | 8 | 1% |
| December | 16.4°C | 9.5°C | 16.6°C | 4.5 | 76 | 8 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Albufeira in August FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Albufeira hot in August?
Albufeira is hot in August: the average daytime high is 31.4°C and nights average 19.5°C. About 99% of August days reach 25°C or more.
Can you swim in the sea in Albufeira in August?
The sea around Albufeira averages 20.7°C in August, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 19°C to 22°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Albufeira in August?
Albufeira sees about 1 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 3 mm of rain in a typical August. The wettest August between 1991 and 2020 was 1997 (15 mm) and the driest was 1991 (0 mm).
How sunny is Albufeira in August?
Albufeira gets around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day in August out of 13.4 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Albufeira compare with the UK in August?
Albufeira is on average 10.0°C warmer than London by day in August (31.4°C against 21.4°C).
What is the hottest August on record in Albufeira?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day in Albufeira reached 40.9°C on 2003-08-01, and the coldest night dropped to 14.1°C on 2000-08-24.
How much hotter is Albufeira than London in August?
Albufeira's average daytime high is around 10°C above London's: roughly 31°C compared with 21°C. That is a substantial change for a UK traveller, so plan for proper summer heat rather than simply a warmer version of home.
Will I need a jacket in the evenings?
Average night lows are around 20°C, so heavy layers are unlikely to be useful. A light jacket or cardigan is sensible for sitting outside late, as the cooler nights can fall to around 17°C or below.
Is rain likely to interrupt an August holiday?
Rain is unlikely to be a major interruption, with about 1 rainy day during the month. Outdoor plans are a reasonable default, but do not treat the dry average as a guarantee that every day of your stay will be rain-free.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Albufeira. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2.6 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C