Month guide · Ericeira, Portugal
Ericeira in August: weather and what to expect
August is the warmest month of the year in Ericeira. The sea is still cool, around 18°C. In August, Ericeira averages highs of 23°C and lows of 18°C, with about 1 rainy day and 7 mm of rain. 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.
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 Ericeira |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinhais, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 31°C | 2 | 62 km |
| Bemfica, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 31°C | 2 | 66 km |
| Benavente, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 31°C | 2 | 53 km |
| Salvaterra de Magos, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 31°C | 2 | 54 km |
| Vale de Santarém, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 30°C | 2 | 65 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 65% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in August went from 4.0 to 3.1 a year on average.
Questions about Ericeira in August
Is August a good time to visit Ericeira?
Our rules rate August good for walking and cycling (highs of 23°C with about 1 rainy day).
How warm is Ericeira in August?
Average highs are 23°C and lows 18°C. July averages 23°C and September 22°C.
Does it rain much in Ericeira in August?
About 1 day has at least 1 mm of rain, with 7 mm in total over the month.
Is Ericeira 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 Ericeira 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