Month guide · Santa Maria Maior, Portugal
Santa Maria Maior in August: weather and what to expect
In August, Santa Maria Maior averages highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C, with about 4 rainy days and 12 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C warmer than in July and 1°C warmer than in September. Crowds in Madeira are at their peak. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Is August a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Santa Maria Maior 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
Regional · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs stay about the same through the month. A day above 30°C happens in roughly 1 August in 6.
August in detail
Regional · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in August 2027
- 15 Aug Assumption Day
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in August
Where is warm in August →| Place | High | Rain days | From Santa Maria Maior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pêra, Algarve | 31°C | 1 | 924 km |
| Alcantarilha, Algarve | 31°C | 1 | 924 km |
| Armação de Pêra, Algarve | 31°C | 1 | 922 km |
| Silves, Algarve | 31°C | 1 | 921 km |
| Porches, Algarve | 31°C | 1 | 920 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer August. Distances are in a straight line.
How August is changing
Regional · ERA5-LandAugust highs are 0.9°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and August rainfall is down about 25% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Santa Maria Maior in August
How warm is Santa Maria Maior in August?
Average highs are 27°C and lows 22°C. July averages 26°C and September 26°C. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Does it rain much in Santa Maria Maior in August?
About 4 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 12 mm in total over the month. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Is Santa Maria Maior busy in August?
In August 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Madeira were about 95% of the busiest month, which we count as peak. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Santa Maria Maior in August?
About 13 h 23 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