Month guide · Miranda do Douro, Portugal

Miranda do Douro in August: weather and what to expect

August is the last month of the year with average highs above 25°C in Miranda do Douro. August highs in Miranda do Douro are now 2.4°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In August, Miranda do Douro averages highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C, with about 3 rainy days and 16 mm of rain. Crowds in Norte are at their peak.

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

Average high Town-level29°CLow 16°C
Rainy days Town-level316 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

No verdicts for Miranda do Douro in August yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

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 3°C over the month. A day above 35°C happens in roughly 1 August in 3.

August in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureJulyAugustSeptember
Average high29°C29°C24°C
Average low16°C16°C13°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)336
Total rainfall17 mm16 mm37 mm
Daylight (mid-month)14 h 55 min13 h 54 min12 h 33 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 54 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Miranda do Douro
Castelo Branco (Centro), Centro31°C2213 km
Alcains, Centro31°C2202 km
Mirandela, Norte31°C376 km
Aldeia de Joanes, Centro31°C3184 km
Fundão, Centro30°C3183 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 2.4°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and August rainfall is down about 55% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 35°C in August went from 1.6 to 3.8 a year on average.

Questions about Miranda do Douro in August

How warm is Miranda do Douro in August?

Average highs are 29°C and lows 16°C. July averages 29°C and September 24°C.

Does it rain much in Miranda do Douro in August?

About 3 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 16 mm in total over the month.

Is Miranda do Douro 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 Miranda do Douro 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