Month guide · Colares, Portugal
Colares in August: weather and what to expect
In August, Colares averages highs of 23°C and lows of 19°C, with about 1 rainy day and 6 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C warmer than in July and 1°C warmer than in September. Our rules rate it good for walking and cycling. Crowds in the Lisbon area are at their peak.
Is August a good time to visit?
Good for
- Walking and cyclingHighs of 23°C with about 1 rainy day
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 Colares |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinhais, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 31°C | 2 | 70 km |
| Bemfica, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 31°C | 2 | 76 km |
| Benavente, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 31°C | 2 | 59 km |
| Salvaterra de Magos, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 31°C | 2 | 62 km |
| Vale de Santarém, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 30°C | 2 | 76 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer August. Distances are in a straight line.
How August is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandAugust highs are about the same as in 1991-2000, and August rainfall is down about 70% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in August went from 2.9 to 2.6 a year on average.
Questions about Colares in August
Is August a good time to visit Colares?
Our rules rate August good for walking and cycling (highs of 23°C with about 1 rainy day).
How warm is Colares in August?
Average highs are 23°C and lows 19°C. July averages 22°C and September 22°C.
Does it rain much in Colares in August?
About 1 day has at least 1 mm of rain, with 6 mm in total over the month.
Is Colares busy in August?
In August 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Lisbon area 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 Colares in August?
About 13 h 44 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