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Cancelo Weather in August

Cancelo in August

The short of it: Cancelo in August averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 23° · rain 78 mm · daylight 12 h 38 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & February

August in Cancelo brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 23°, with about 78 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 38 min in mid-August, 19 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Cancelo runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Santa Cruz, 2 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

August in Cancelo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 60 mm more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 38 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Santa CruzSanta Cruz2 km SSE29°23°78 mm
Zona TendaSanta Cruz3 km ESE29°24°74 mm
Chã da SilvaSanta Cruz4 km SSE28°23°76 mm
Pedra BadejoSanta Cruz4 km ESE29°24°74 mm
SalinasSanta Cruz4 km ESE29°24°74 mm
CutelinhoSão Miguel4 km ESE29°24°74 mm
Calheta de São MiguelSão Miguel5 km NNW28°23°84 mm
VenezaSão Miguel6 km NNW28°23°84 mm

The Almanac · Cancelo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Cancelo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January25°19°2.0 mm23 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦✦✦
February26°19°1.0 mm24 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
March27°19°0.0 mm22 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
April27°19°0.0 mm22 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
May28°20°0.0 mm21 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
June28°21°0.0 mm17 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
July29°22°18 mm15 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°23°78 mm14 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦
September29°24°136 mm15 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
October29°23°90 mm17 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
November28°22°14 mm19 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
December26°21°3.0 mm20 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cancelo in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cancelo in August?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Cancelo?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Cancelo in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 38 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 14 min in December to 13 h 1 min in June.

Does it snow in Cancelo in August?

Hardly — August nights average 23 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Cancelo in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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