When to go · Sagres

Sagres in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: July–August (high heat, crowds).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C) / 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C); average high / low
Rain days: 3
Crowds: High; Portugal overall
Prices: High; Portugal overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Sagres

Listed as a month to avoid: July–August (high heat, crowds).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

SagresHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 82 °F (28 °C), lows around 64 °F (18 °C), rain on about 3 days
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 Sagres, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: July–August (high heat, crowds).

May: Inside Sagres's best window: May–June, September–October.

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