Sun, sea & sand

Albufeira, Algarve weather in August

Temperature, sea and sunshine in August: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

87

Holiday weather in August

Excellent

Best time to visit: June – September

Air temperature29°CNight 20°
Sea temperature20.3°Crefreshing
Sunshine11hrs / dayof 13.6 h daylight
Rainy days1days / month2 mm

What is the weather like in Albufeira, Algarve in August?

In August, Albufeira, Algarve is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Albufeira, Algarve.

August compared

How the weather changes from July to September. Tap a month to open it.

JulyJulAugustAugSeptemberSep
Score848786
Day29°29°26°
Night19°20°19°
Sea20°20°20°
Sun12 h11 h10 h
Rain days014

More details for August

Daylight
13 h 38 min06:49 – 20:27
UV index
9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
2 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
19 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
17 %on average
Hot days
11 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+1Europe/Lisbon

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %47 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in August

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty

Albufeira, Algarve in August: quick answers

Is Albufeira, Algarve hot in August?

Yes. In August, Albufeira, Algarve is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C and nights stay around 20 °C. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Albufeira, Algarve in August?

Yes. In August the sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim.

Does it rain much in Albufeira, Algarve in August?

It hardly ever rains.

Albufeira, Algarve month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)