In August, during the day, the air temperature is about 24.6 Celsius and at night it drops to approximately 19.6 Celsius. In this month occurs the peak of sun hours of the year, around 8.4. There must be at least 3 rainy day and the seawater temperature is about 24 Celsius.

Which clothes should I take?
August is the summer edge, when temperature and humidity are highest, so be prepared to sweat and loose some calories. Fresh clothes are advisable but always bring a coat or a sweater along for nights or higher places.

Recommended things to do...

• Visit the Madeira Laurel Forest with Madeira Wind Birds renowned nature guides.
• A sea trip to Desertas Islands.
• Try one of Madeira's traditional festivities all around the island

Number of rainy days in August during the last 5 years

Maximum and minimum temperatures in August during the last 5 years

Data collected on the Southeast Coast of Madeira Island


Daily mean temperature in August for the last 3 years

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