Month guide · Vinhais, Portugal

Vinhais in August: weather and what to expect

In August, Vinhais averages highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C, with about 4 rainy days and 25 mm of rain. Highs are about the same as in July and 4°C warmer than in September. Crowds in Norte are at their peak.

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

Average high Town-level27°CLow 14°C
Rainy days Town-level425 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 Vinhais 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 2°C over the month. A day above 35°C happens in roughly 1 August in 6; nights below 10°C in about 1 in 2.

August in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureJulyAugustSeptember
Average high27°C27°C23°C
Average low14°C14°C12°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)447
Total rainfall21 mm25 mm53 mm
Daylight (mid-month)14 h 57 min13 h 55 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 55 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Vinhais
Castelo Branco (Centro), Centro31°C2227 km
Alcains, Centro31°C2217 km
Mirandela, Norte31°C342 km
Aldeia de Joanes, Centro31°C3193 km
Fundão, Centro30°C3193 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, and August rainfall is down about 70% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 30°C in August went from 7.4 to 13 a year on average.

Questions about Vinhais in August

How warm is Vinhais in August?

Average highs are 27°C and lows 14°C. July averages 27°C and September 23°C.

Does it rain much in Vinhais in August?

About 4 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 25 mm in total over the month.

Is Vinhais 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 Vinhais in August?

About 13 h 55 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