Porto in August
The fullest month, with emigrant families home for the holidays and the Foz beaches busy every afternoon.
Is August a good time to visit Porto?
August is one of the busiest months in Porto, at about 90/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
What’s on in August
- Portuguese summer holidays
- Assumption Day (15 August)
Best days in August
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in August
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in August
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How August compares
Every month in Porto, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is August a good month to visit Porto?
August is one of the busiest months in Porto, at about 90/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
How crowded is Porto in August?
Porto sits at roughly 90/100 in August on our crowd scale, which is 27 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Porto in August?
Expect highs around 25°C and lows near 15°C in August, with about 4 wet days across the month.