August weather forecast
Quarteira, Portugal

August continues the trend of high temperatures in Quarteira. Sea temperature hits the annual high in this month, climbing up to 21.7°C (71.1°F) from 21.2°C (70.2°F) in July. Not a speck of rainfall touches the city during August, maintaining its dry and arid environment. Despite the dip in daylight hours from July to August, outdoor activities remain unhindered. It's a profoundly sun-kissed month, hence the perpetual popularity with tourists.

Temperature

July and August are the warmest months in Quarteira, with an average high-temperature of 28°C (82.4°F).

Rainfall

July and August are months with the least rain in Quarteira when the rain falls for 1 days and typically aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of rain.

Sea temperature

The month with the warmest seawater is August, with an average sea temperature of 21.7°C (71.1°F).
Note: For the majority of people, swimming in water at 21.7°C (71.1°F) is not enjoyable. The challenge of controlling breathing escalates as the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 33min.
On the first day of August in Quarteira, Portugal, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 20:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 20:02 WEST.

Sunshine

In Quarteira, the average sunshine in August is 11h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 9, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 9 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Take extra precautions. Fair-skinned individuals may get burned in less than 10 minutes. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Shield yourself from sunburn by using sunscreen of a minimum 30 SPF. This also limits the Sun's harmful effects on the immune system. Caution! The reflection of sand and water significantly amplifies the Sun's UV radiation.