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Vila do Maio Weather in August

Vila do Maio in August

The short of it: Vila do Maio in August averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 24° · rain 51 mm · daylight 12 h 38 min

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

August in Vila do Maio brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 24°, with about 51 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 2nd 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. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Vila do Maio runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. Achada Fazenda, 33 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

August in Vila do Maio, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 46 mm more rain
Versus September
1° colder
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
Achada FazendaSanta Cruz33 km W29°24°71 mm
CutelinhoSão Miguel34 km W29°24°74 mm
Pedra BadejoSanta Cruz34 km W29°24°74 mm
SalinasSanta Cruz34 km W29°24°74 mm
Zona TendaSanta Cruz35 km W29°24°74 mm
Achada da Água FundaPraia37 km SW30°24°57 mm
Chã da SilvaSanta Cruz37 km W28°23°76 mm
Santa CruzSanta Cruz37 km W29°23°78 mm
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The Almanac · Vila do Maio Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Vila do Maio by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°20°1.0 mm23 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦✦✦
February26°19°0.0 mm24 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
March26°19°0.0 mm23 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
April26°20°0.0 mm23 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
May27°21°0.0 mm22 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
June28°22°0.0 mm18 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°23°5.0 mm15 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°24°51 mm14 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
September30°24°90 mm15 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
October30°24°47 mm17 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
November29°23°2.0 mm20 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
December27°21°1.0 mm21 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vila do Maio in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vila do Maio in August?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Vila do Maio?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Vila do Maio 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 Vila do Maio in August?

Hardly — August nights average 24 °C (75 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Vila do Maio in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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