Month guide · Darque, Portugal
Darque in August: weather and what to expect
In August, Darque averages highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C, with about 6 rainy days and 46 mm of rain. Highs are about the same as in July and 2°C warmer than in September. Our rules rate it good for walking and cycling. Crowds in Norte are at their peak.
Is August a good time to visit?
Good for
- Walking and cyclingHighs of 23°C with about 6 rainy days
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 30°C happens in roughly 1 August in 3.
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 Darque |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcains, Centro | 31°C | 2 | 227 km |
| Mirandela, Norte | 31°C | 3 | 136 km |
| Aldeia de Joanes, Centro | 31°C | 3 | 203 km |
| Sertã, Centro | 31°C | 3 | 217 km |
| Fundão, Centro | 30°C | 3 | 203 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer August. Distances are in a straight line.
How August is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandAugust highs are 0.8°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and August rainfall is down about 60% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in August went from 7.5 to 9.3 a year on average.
Questions about Darque in August
Is August a good time to visit Darque?
Our rules rate August good for walking and cycling (highs of 23°C with about 6 rainy days).
How warm is Darque in August?
Average highs are 24°C and lows 16°C. July averages 23°C and September 22°C.
Does it rain much in Darque in August?
About 6 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 46 mm in total over the month.
Is Darque busy in August?
In August 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Norte 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 Darque in August?
About 13 h 54 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