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Portillo Weather in August

Portillo in August

The short of it: Portillo in August averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain and about 13 h 50 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 14° · rain 12 mm · daylight 13 h 50 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: May & September

Thirty years of records give Portillo an average August high of 31°, a low of 14° and some 12 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 50 min in mid-August, 64 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 May and September.

Against its neighbours, Portillo runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Aldeamayor de San Martín, 6 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

August in Portillo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus September
5° warmer
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 50 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Aldeamayor de San MartínCastille and León6 km NW31°14°12 mm
MojadosCastille and León8 km SW31°14°11 mm
BoecilloCastille and León11 km NW31°14°12 mm
Tudela de DueroCastille and León12 km N30°14°11 mm
IscarCastille and León14 km SSE30°14°10 mm
Viana de CegaCastille and León15 km WNW30°14°12 mm
ValdestillasCastille and León15 km W30°14°12 mm
Pedrajas de San EstebanCastille and León15 km S30°14°11 mm

The Almanac · Portillo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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August
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Portillo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January8°0°37 mm9 km/h9 h 29 min✦✦✦
February12°0°24 mm11 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
March15°3°27 mm12 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
April18°5°39 mm12 km/h13 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
May22°8°40 mm10 km/h14 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
June28°12°25 mm10 km/h15 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
July31°14°12 mm10 km/h14 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
August31°14°12 mm9 km/h13 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
September26°11°27 mm9 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
October20°7°51 mm9 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
November13°3°49 mm10 km/h9 h 47 min✦✦✦
December9°1°44 mm9 km/h9 h 11 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Portillo in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Portillo in August?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Portillo?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are May and September.

How long are the days in Portillo in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 50 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 11 min in December to 15 h 10 min in June.

Does it snow in Portillo in August?

Hardly — August nights average 14 °C (57 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Portillo in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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