Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
79°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Funchal
Portugal · Europe
Warm days and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Early to mid
Daytime high
79°F
Lows around 70°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
12.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
74°F
Warm sea
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
A few rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 3 wet days, fewer than in most months.
10%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.5 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
49%August Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 79° and nights feel near 72°.
CoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
61%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
7 mphAugust Light breeze
Sea temperature
74°FAugust sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 79°F, easing to about 75°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning72°F
Rain6%
Cloud43%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityLow
Midday77°F
Rain7%
Cloud38%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon78°F
Rain5%
Cloud38%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening75°F
Rain3%
Cloud38%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityLow
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64 | 59 | 2.3 | 9 | 8.8 | 80 | 66 |
| Feb | 63 | 58 | 2.2 | 8 | 9.7 | 79 | 65 |
| Mar | 64 | 58 | 2.4 | 11 | 10.7 | 79 | 65 |
| Apr | 66 | 59 | 1.9 | 9 | 11.7 | 78 | 66 |
| May | 69 | 61 | 1.1 | 8 | 12.9 | 76 | 67 |
| Jun | 73 | 65 | 0.6 | 4 | 13.5 | 76 | 70 |
| Jul | 77 | 68 | 0.2 | 2 | 13.3 | 74 | 72 |
| Aug | 79 | 70 | 0.3 | 3 | 12.5 | 74 | 74 |
| Sep | 77 | 69 | 1.0 | 8 | 11.5 | 76 | 74 |
| Oct | 73 | 67 | 2.4 | 12 | 10.0 | 78 | 74 |
| Nov | 68 | 63 | 2.5 | 11 | 9.2 | 79 | 71 |
| Dec | 65 | 60 | 3.2 | 11 | 8.8 | 80 | 68 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 4, 2026
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