Month guide · Lagos, Portugal

Lagos in August: weather and what to expect

In August, Lagos averages highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C, with about 1 rainy day and 3 mm of rain. Highs are about the same as in July and 2°C warmer than in September. Our rules rate it good for beach days. Crowds in the Algarve are at their peak.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 1 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Town-level29°CLow 19°C
Sea temperature Modelled20°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level13 mm in total
UV index Modelled9Very high at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalPeakThe Algarve as a whole

Is August a good time to visit?

Good for

  • Beach days
    Highs of 28°C and about 1 rainy day

Not ideal for

Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.

Daily highs through August

Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs stay about the same through the month. A day above 35°C happens in roughly 1 August in 5.

August in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureJulyAugustSeptember
Average high28°C29°C26°C
Average low18°C19°C18°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)014
Total rainfall2 mm3 mm22 mm
Daylight (mid-month)14 h 29 min13 h 38 min12 h 29 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalPeakNights booked through online platforms in the Algarve in August 2025: the busiest month of the year.

Public holidays in August 2027

  • 15 Aug Assumption Day

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact13 h 38 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Lagos
Alcantarilha, Algarve31°C129 km
Pêra, Algarve31°C130 km
Armação de Pêra, Algarve31°C128 km
Silves, Algarve31°C123 km
Porches, Algarve31°C124 km

The nearest towns with a warmer August. Distances are in a straight line.

How August is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

August highs are 1.6°C warmer than in 1991-2000 (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 30°C in August went from 6.9 to 11 a year on average.

Questions about Lagos in August

Is August a good time to visit Lagos?

Our rules rate August good for beach days (highs of 28°C and about 1 rainy day).

How warm is Lagos in August?

Average highs are 29°C and lows 19°C. July averages 28°C and September 26°C.

Does it rain much in Lagos in August?

About 1 day has at least 1 mm of rain, with 3 mm in total over the month.

Is Lagos busy in August?

In August 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Algarve 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 Lagos in August?

About 13 h 38 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