When to go · Faro

Faro in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (crowds, heat, peak prices).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C); average high / low
Rain days: 1
Crowds: High; Portugal overall
Prices: High; Portugal overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Faro

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (crowds, heat, peak prices).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

FaroHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 1 day
Algarve, Portugal · Faro, Lagos, Tavira, Sagreshot
Most sunshine in the country; the sea stays cool (18–22 °C (64–72 °F)). August is packed and pricey.Most sunshine in the country; the sea stays cool (64–72 °F (18–22 °C)). August is packed and pricey.

Portugal overall: Portuguese and European holidays: Algarve beaches packed, prices at their highest; Lisbon still hot and busy.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Faro, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (crowds, heat, peak prices).

April: Inside Faro's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.

Faro: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.