Ponta do Sol Weather in August

What's the weather like in Ponta do Sol (Madeira) in August 2024?

The climate in Ponta do Sol during August can be summarized as warm and dry.

August is in the summer in Ponta do Sol and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.

Ponta do Sol weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.8°C 73°F
Nightly temperature 16.4°C 61.5°F
Average temperature 19.6°C 67.3°F
Daily sunshine 8.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 11 mm 0.4 ins
Rainy days 3 days
Sea temperature 23.2°C 73.8°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 9.4kph 6 mph

On average August is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ponta do Sol with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Ponta do Sol

Ponta do Sol average temperature in August

August rainfall

Ponta do Sol average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Ponta do Sol average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Ponta do Sol in August 2024.

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Ponta do Sol weather stats

Ponta do Sol weather statistics
Hottest month: August 22.6°C 72.7°F
Driest month: July 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: August 8.3hrs
Coldest month: February 14.7°C 58.5°F
Wettest month: January 112mm 4.4ins
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