When to go · Covilhã
Covilhã in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, limited snow).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- High
- Portugal overall
- Prices
- High
- Portugal overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, limited snow).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Covilhã's best window: Dec–Mar for snow, Apr–Jun for hiking.
- JanuaryGreatInside Covilhã's best window: Dec–Mar for snow, Apr–Jun for hiking.
- FebruaryGreatInside Covilhã's best window: Dec–Mar for snow, Apr–Jun for hiking.
- MarchGreatInside Covilhã's best window: Dec–Mar for snow, Apr–Jun for hiking.
Weather in August
- CovilhãHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 61 °F (16 °C), rain on about 7 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Portugal overall
- High
- Prices · Portugal overall
- High
Portugal overall: Portuguese and European holidays: Algarve beaches packed, prices at their highest; Lisbon still hot and busy.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Covilhã, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Night low
Aug: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 7
Jan: 7
Crowds
Aug: High
Jan: Low
Prices
Aug: High
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, limited snow).
January: Inside Covilhã's best window: Dec–Mar for snow, Apr–Jun for hiking.
Covilhã: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen