Month guide · Lourosa, Portugal

Lourosa in August: weather and what to expect

In August, Lourosa averages highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C, with about 5 rainy days and 26 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C warmer than 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.

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

Average high Town-level26°CLow 16°C
Sea temperature Modelled18°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level526 mm in total
UV index Modelled8Very high at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalPeakNorte as a whole

Is August a good time to visit?

Good for

  • Walking and cycling
    Highs of 26°C with about 5 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 stay about the same through the month. A day above 35°C happens in roughly 1 August in 4.

August in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureJulyAugustSeptember
Average high25°C26°C24°C
Average low16°C16°C15°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)457
Total rainfall21 mm26 mm61 mm
Daylight (mid-month)14 h 52 min13 h 52 min12 h 32 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalPeakNights booked through online platforms in Norte 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 52 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Lourosa
Alcains, Centro31°C2151 km
Mirandela, Norte31°C3127 km
Aldeia de Joanes, Centro31°C3128 km
Sertã, Centro31°C3137 km
Fundão, Centro30°C3129 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 1.2°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and August rainfall is down about 70% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 30°C in August went from 4.2 to 5.5 a year on average.

Questions about Lourosa in August

Is August a good time to visit Lourosa?

Our rules rate August good for walking and cycling (highs of 26°C with about 5 rainy days).

How warm is Lourosa in August?

Average highs are 26°C and lows 16°C. July averages 25°C and September 24°C.

Does it rain much in Lourosa in August?

About 5 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 26 mm in total over the month.

Is Lourosa 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 Lourosa in August?

About 13 h 52 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