☀️ Yes! Average temperature: 28°C
Yes! Average temperatures of 28°C make it pleasantly warm and ideal for sun-seekers. Algarve in August has an average air temperature of 28°C with sea temperatures around 23°C. You can expect 12 hours of sunshine per day and 2mm of rainfall, which means virtually no rain — bone-dry conditions.
Sea temperatures of 23°C are very comfortable for swimming and water sports. With 12 hours of daily sunshine, there's plenty of time to enjoy outdoor activities. Bring summer clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a light cardigan for air-conditioned venues.
Algarve is one of the top warm destinations for August holidays from the UK. The average flight time from the UK is comfortable and there are usually good deals available for this time of year.
Here's how Algarve stacks up against similar destinations in August:
| Destination | Air °C | Sea °C | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algarve | 28°C | 23°C | 2mm | 12h |
| Alicante | 28°C | 27°C | 5mm | 11h |
| Boracay | 28°C | 28°C | 260mm | 4h |
| Cape Verde | 28°C | 26°C | 30mm | 7h |
| Gran Canaria | 28°C | 23°C | 0mm | 10h |
| Hvar | 28°C | 26°C | 20mm | 11h |
See how Algarve's temperature changes throughout the year:
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Yes, Algarve in August has average temperatures of 28°C, making it a warm destination. Sea temperatures are 23°C.
The sea at 23°C is refreshing but swimmable.
Bring summer clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a light cardigan for air-conditioned venues.
August is an excellent time to visit Algarve with warm weather and 12 hours of daily sunshine.
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