When to go · Vila Real
Vila Real in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (inland heat), Nov–Mar (rain, cold nights).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- High
- Portugal overall
- Prices
- High
- Portugal overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (inland heat), Nov–Mar (rain, cold nights).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- Vila RealHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 61 °F (16 °C), rain on about 4 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 Vila Real, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Night low
Aug: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Apr: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 4 (better)
Apr: 12
Crowds
Aug: High
Apr: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Apr: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (inland heat), Nov–Mar (rain, cold nights).
April: Inside Vila Real's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Vila Real: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen