Month guide · Castelo Branco, Centro
Castelo Branco (Centro) in August: weather and what to expect
In August, Castelo Branco (Centro) is among the 100 warmest of 759 towns in Portugal. August highs in Castelo Branco (Centro) are now 2.4°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In August, Castelo Branco (Centro) averages highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C, with about 2 rainy days and 8 mm of rain. Crowds in Centro are at their peak.
Is August a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Castelo Branco (Centro) 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 fall about 2°C over the month.
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 Castelo Branco |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vila Velha de Ródão, Centro | 32°C | 2 | 24 km |
| Nisa, Alentejo | 32°C | 2 | 37 km |
| Atalaia, Alentejo | 32°C | 2 | 52 km |
| Gavião, Alentejo | 31°C | 2 | 55 km |
| Portalegre, Alentejo | 31°C | 2 | 59 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer August. Distances are in a straight line.
How August is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandAugust highs are 2.4°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and August rainfall is down about 75% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 35°C in August went from 5.7 to 9.7 a year on average.
Questions about Castelo Branco (Centro) in August
How warm is Castelo Branco (Centro) in August?
Average highs are 31°C and lows 17°C. July averages 31°C and September 27°C.
Does it rain much in Castelo Branco (Centro) in August?
About 2 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 8 mm in total over the month.
Is Castelo Branco (Centro) busy in August?
In August 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Centro 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 Castelo Branco (Centro) in August?
About 13 h 47 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