Month guide · Loulé, Portugal

Loulé in August: weather and what to expect

In August, Loulé averages highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C, with almost no rainy days and 3 mm of rain. Highs are about the same as in July and 3°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-level28°CLow 19°C
Rainy days Town-level03 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 almost no rainy days

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 fall about 1°C over the month.

August in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureJulyAugustSeptember
Average high28°C28°C25°C
Average low19°C19°C18°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)004
Total rainfall1 mm3 mm23 mm
Daylight (mid-month)14 h 30 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 Loulé
Albufeira, Algarve32°C121 km
Paderne, Algarve32°C117 km
Ferreiras, Algarve31°C119 km
Tunes, Algarve31°C121 km
São Brás de Alportel, Algarve31°C112 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 1.8°C warmer than in 1991-2000 (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 30°C in August went from 3.1 to 8.7 a year on average.

Questions about Loulé in August

Is August a good time to visit Loulé?

Our rules rate August good for beach days (highs of 28°C and almost no rainy days).

How warm is Loulé in August?

Average highs are 28°C and lows 19°C. July averages 28°C and September 25°C.

Does it rain much in Loulé in August?

Hardly any days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 3 mm in total over the month.

Is Loulé 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 Loulé 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