The weather in August in Funchal

It's warm in August in Funchal with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 20°C.

Looking for great weather? August is a good time to be in Funchal. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Funchal, Portugal. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 39°C in 2023, Funchal reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 13°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 2,8 mm of precipitation in August. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Northwest.

Daily weather in August for Funchal

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Funchal. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Funchal New York
Average temperature 28°C 30°C
Max. temperature 30°C 31°C
Min. temperature 18°C -5°C
Total precipitation 2,8 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 1 day 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Funchal with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 19°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 28°C, with nights around 19°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Funchal is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Funchal, Portugal. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Funchal

Temperature in August in Funchal over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Funchal, Portugal. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Funchal

Total precipitation in August in Funchal over the years

Daily UV index in August in Funchal

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Funchal, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Funchal by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Funchal. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.