SeasonMapNazaré weather in August
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August in Nazaré: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Nazaré · #331 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Nazaré in August
Notes from nearby Lisbon (98 km away)
Nazaré doesn't have its own notes for August yet — these are about Lisbon, close enough to share the season.
August reads fine on paper and is fine — the nortada wind off the Atlantic keeps it from feeling like Seville. What the score can't tell you is that half the city is shut for holidays and every restaurant that stays open is booked. Go for the beach at Costa da Caparica, not the food.
Other months in Nazaré
Nazaré's forum is consistent that this stretch of Atlantic coast runs noticeably cooler and breezier than southern Portugal, even in July — genuinely fresh compared to the Algarve or Lisbon, with wind a near-daily feature both day and night. Regulars note the beach season here doesn't fully kick into gear until late July, and a light jumper for the evening is worth packing regardless of the month.
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Nazaré climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 26°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Sea temperature | 17°C / 63°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 3 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 48 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nazaré in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsPortuguese August, Summer holidays in Portugal, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Nazaré's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherNazaré's weather peaks July–September, best around August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Nazaré in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Beach season on the main praia
15 Jun – 20 Sep · usuallySea warm enoughThe sheltered town beach is a different ocean from the one round the headland: striped tents, sardines drying on racks, and water cold enough that most people go in twice.
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Portuguese August
1–31 AugSchool holidaysCrowdedThis is a domestic resort before it is an international one, and in August it fills with families from Lisbon and Leiria. The funicular to Sitio queues down the street.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Nazaré — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Nazaré?
Nazaré in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Nazaré?
- August in Nazaré: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Nazaré on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Nazaré in August?
- In August, Nazaré averages a daily high of 25.7°C and a low of 17.1°C, with about 2.9 mm of rain over roughly 0.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nazaré in August?
- Nazaré has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 48 in August.
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Similar destinations in Southern Europe — August
Within 300 km: Ericeira's Festas da Senhora da Boa Viagem around 5–18 Aug, and Cascais' Festas do Mar on 20–30 Aug.