SeasonMapSal weather in August
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August in Sal: warm, a little rain, with muggy air — an excellent time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Sal · #276 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Sal climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 26°C / 79°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 82°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 36 mm / 1.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 65 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sal 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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Sal'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).
Fair weatherSal's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Sal in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Loggerhead nesting
15 Jun – 15 Oct · usuallyTurtle nestingSal holds one of the world's largest loggerhead rookeries after Boa Vista, and the females come up on the quieter east-coast beaches after dark through the summer. Go with a licensed guide; torches and quad bikes are what wreck a nest. Source ↗
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Sal in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Sal?
- August in Sal: warm, a little rain, with muggy air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Sal on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Sal in August?
- In August, Sal averages a daily high of 26.1°C and a low of 25.1°C, with about 36.3 mm of rain over roughly 4.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sal in August?
- Sal has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 65 in August.