Month guide · Porto · Portugal
Porto in August
What August is really like in Porto: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 13.8 hours of daylight. The warmest month and the best for beaches, though the Atlantic stays cool.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Porto: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with July (25°C (77°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:44
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:34
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Summer (June–August). Warm, dry and busy, with São João in June, morning sea fog and cool Atlantic beaches; peak prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Porto, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Market · Baixa and Aliados
Bolhão Market
Porto's main 19th-century market reopened in 2022 after a long restoration, with two levels of stalls selling fish, fruit, flowers, cheese, cured meats and preserves, plus small restaurants serving market-fresh dishes.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Shopping
- Rainy day
Religious site · Baixa and Aliados
Capela das Almas
Visit in the morning when the low sun lights the tiled side wall along Rua Fernandes Tomás.
- Time needed
- 15 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Art
- Architecture
Aquarium · Foz do Douro
Sea Life Porto
A compact aquarium beside the Castelo do Queijo on the seafront, with tanks of Atlantic marine life, a walk-through ocean tunnel and touch pools, plus a rescue area for seahorses and turtles.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
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Landmark · Ribeira
Dom Luís I Bridge
Walk across the upper deck at sunset towards the Serra do Pilar for the classic view over Ribeira.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 16°C and 3 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Porto?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Porto in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Porto?
It is a shoulder-season month. The warmest month and the best for beaches, though the Atlantic stays cool.
+How warm is Porto in August?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Porto in August?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.