Month guide · Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
Angra do Heroísmo in August: weather and what to expect
In August, Angra do Heroísmo averages highs of 24°C and lows of 22°C, with about 7 rainy days and 35 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C warmer than in July and 1°C warmer than in September. Crowds in the Azores are at their peak.
Is August a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Angra do Heroísmo 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 1991-2020Highs stay about the same through the month. A day above 25°C happens in roughly 1 August in 2.
August in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in August 2027
- 15 Aug Assumption Day
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in August
Where is warm in August →| Place | High | Rain days | From Angra do Heroísmo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinhais, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 31°C | 2 | 1,601 km |
| Poceirão, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 31°C | 2 | 1,595 km |
| Bemfica, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 31°C | 2 | 1,602 km |
| Benavente, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 31°C | 2 | 1,593 km |
| Salvaterra de Magos, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 31°C | 2 | 1,594 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer August. Distances are in a straight line.
How August is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandAugust highs are 0.6°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and August rainfall is up about 25% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in August went from 3.4 to 8.5 a year on average.
Questions about Angra do Heroísmo in August
How warm is Angra do Heroísmo in August?
Average highs are 24°C and lows 22°C. July averages 23°C and September 23°C.
Does it rain much in Angra do Heroísmo in August?
About 7 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 35 mm in total over the month.
Is Angra do Heroísmo busy in August?
In August 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Azores 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 Angra do Heroísmo in August?
About 13 h 43 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