Temperatures in August
It's hot in August in Praia with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Praia in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Praia with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 30°C, with nights close to 26°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Praia will be around 31°C, with nights close to 26°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Praia is 29°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 54 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance is 31% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Praia. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Praia in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
54 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Praia?
August is a great month to be in Praia for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Praia in August
With 36°C, Praia hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 22°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Praia
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Praia, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Praia
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Praia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 10 days of rain in Praia.
Daily UV Index in August in Praia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Praia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Praia Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Praia, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Praia Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Praia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Praia
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Average Weather in Praia by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Praia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
