When to go · Lagoa
Lagoa in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (peak crowds, high heat).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- High
- Portugal overall
- Prices
- High
- Portugal overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (peak crowds, high heat).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- LagoaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 3 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Portugal overall
- High
- Prices · Portugal overall
- High
Portugal overall: Portuguese and European holidays: Algarve beaches packed, prices at their highest; Lisbon still hot and busy.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Lagoa, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Aug: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
May: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 3 (better)
May: 5
Crowds
Aug: High
May: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
May: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (peak crowds, high heat).
May: Inside Lagoa's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Lagoa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen