Month guide · Moura, Portugal

Moura in August: weather and what to expect

In August, Moura averages highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C, with about 1 rainy day and 4 mm of rain. Highs are about the same as in July and 4°C warmer than in September. Crowds in the Alentejo are at their peak.

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

Average high Town-level33°CLow 19°C
Rainy days Town-level14 mm in total
UV index Modelled8Very high at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalPeakThe Alentejo as a whole

Is August a good time to visit?

Good for

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

Not ideal for

  • Outdoor activity at midday
    Average highs of 33°C

Daily highs through August

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

Highs fall about 2°C over the month. A day above 40°C happens in roughly 1 August in 4; nights below 15°C in about 1 in 4.

August in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureJulyAugustSeptember
Average high34°C33°C29°C
Average low19°C19°C17°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)014
Total rainfall2 mm4 mm28 mm
Daylight (mid-month)14 h 35 min13 h 41 min12 h 30 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalPeakNights booked through online platforms in the Alentejo 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 41 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Moura
Mértola, Alentejo34°C158 km
Minas de São Domingos, Alentejo33°C152 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 2.3°C warmer than in 1991-2000 (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).

Questions about Moura in August

Is August a good time to visit Moura?

It is less suited to outdoor activity at midday (average highs of 33°C).

How warm is Moura in August?

Average highs are 33°C and lows 19°C. July averages 34°C and September 29°C.

Does it rain much in Moura in August?

About 1 day has at least 1 mm of rain, with 4 mm in total over the month.

Is Moura busy in August?

In August 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Alentejo 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 Moura in August?

About 13 h 41 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