Month guide · Santa Comba Dão, Portugal

Santa Comba Dão in August: weather and what to expect

In August, Santa Comba Dão averages highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C, with about 4 rainy days and 21 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C warmer than in July and 3°C warmer than in September. Crowds in Centro 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-level421 mm in total
UV index Modelled8Very high at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalPeakCentro as a whole

Is August a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Santa Comba Dão 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 1°C over the month.

August in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureJulyAugustSeptember
Average high28°C29°C26°C
Average low16°C16°C14°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)347
Total rainfall15 mm21 mm60 mm
Daylight (mid-month)14 h 48 min13 h 50 min12 h 32 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalPeakNights booked through online platforms in Centro 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 50 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Santa Comba Dão
Castelo Branco, Centro31°C284 km
Alcains, Centro31°C279 km
Aldeia de Joanes, Centro31°C360 km
Sertã, Centro31°C366 km
Fundão, Centro30°C361 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, and August rainfall is down about 70% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 35°C in August went from 2.0 to 2.8 a year on average.

Questions about Santa Comba Dão in August

How warm is Santa Comba Dão in August?

Average highs are 29°C and lows 16°C. July averages 28°C and September 26°C.

Does it rain much in Santa Comba Dão in August?

About 4 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 21 mm in total over the month.

Is Santa Comba Dão busy in August?

In August 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Centro 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 Santa Comba Dão in August?

About 13 h 50 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