Month guide · Vila do Bispo, Portugal

Vila do Bispo in August: weather and what to expect

In August, Vila do Bispo averages highs of 23°C and lows of 18°C, with almost no rainy days and 2 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C warmer than in July and 1°C warmer than in September. Our rules rate it good for walking and cycling. Crowds in the Algarve are at their peak.

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

Average high Town-level23°CLow 18°C
Sea temperature Modelled19°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level02 mm in total
UV index Modelled9Very high at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalPeakThe Algarve as a whole

Is August a good time to visit?

Good for

  • Walking and cycling
    Highs of 23°C with almost no 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.

August in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureJulyAugustSeptember
Average high22°C23°C22°C
Average low18°C18°C18°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)003
Total rainfall1 mm2 mm21 mm
Daylight (mid-month)14 h 29 min13 h 38 min12 h 29 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalPeakNights booked through online platforms in the Algarve 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 38 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Vila do Bispo
Alcantarilha, Algarve31°C150 km
Pêra, Algarve31°C151 km
Armação de Pêra, Algarve31°C149 km
Silves, Algarve31°C144 km
Porches, Algarve31°C145 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 0.5°C warmer than in 1991-2000 (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in August went from 3.0 to 4.9 a year on average.

Questions about Vila do Bispo in August

Is August a good time to visit Vila do Bispo?

Our rules rate August good for walking and cycling (highs of 23°C with almost no rainy days).

How warm is Vila do Bispo in August?

Average highs are 23°C and lows 18°C. July averages 22°C and September 22°C.

Does it rain much in Vila do Bispo in August?

Hardly any days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 2 mm in total over the month.

Is Vila do Bispo busy in August?

In August 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Algarve 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 Vila do Bispo in August?

About 13 h 38 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