Month guide · Alcácer do Sal, Portugal

Alcácer do Sal in August: weather and what to expect

In August, Alcácer do Sal averages highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C, with about 1 rainy day and 5 mm of rain. Highs are about the same as in July and 3°C warmer than in September. Crowds in the Alentejo are at their peak.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 1 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Town-level30°CLow 18°C
Sea temperature Modelled19°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level15 mm in total
UV index Modelled8Very high at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalPeakThe Alentejo as a whole

Is August a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Alcácer do Sal in August yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.

Daily highs through August

Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs fall about 1°C over the month.

August in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureJulyAugustSeptember
Average high30°C30°C27°C
Average low17°C18°C16°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)014
Total rainfall3 mm5 mm29 mm
Daylight (mid-month)14 h 36 min13 h 42 min12 h 30 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalPeakNights booked through online platforms in the Alentejo in August 2025: the busiest month of the year.

Public holidays in August 2027

  • 15 Aug Assumption Day

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact13 h 42 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Alcácer do Sal
Ferreira do Alentejo, Alentejo32°C149 km
Montemor-o-Novo, Alentejo32°C240 km
Alvito, Alentejo32°C147 km
Vendas Novas, Alentejo32°C234 km
Ermidas, Alentejo32°C143 km

The nearest towns with a warmer August. Distances are in a straight line.

How August is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

August highs are 2.2°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and August rainfall is down about 80% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 35°C in August went from 2.8 to 4.3 a year on average.

Questions about Alcácer do Sal in August

How warm is Alcácer do Sal in August?

Average highs are 30°C and lows 18°C. July averages 30°C and September 27°C.

Does it rain much in Alcácer do Sal in August?

About 1 day has at least 1 mm of rain, with 5 mm in total over the month.

Is Alcácer do Sal busy in August?

In August 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Alentejo were the busiest month of the year, which we count as peak. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Alcácer do Sal in August?

About 13 h 42 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.

Sources

Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology