When to go · Lousã
Lousã in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, occasional forest fire risk).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- High
- Portugal overall
- Prices
- High
- Portugal overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, occasional forest fire risk).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- LousãHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 19 °C (66 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 66 °F (19 °C), rain on about 4 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 Lousã, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Mar: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Night low
Aug: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Mar: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 4 (better)
Mar: 8
Crowds
Aug: High
Mar: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Mar: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, occasional forest fire risk).
March: Inside Lousã's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.
Lousã: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen