When to go · Sagres
Sagres in July
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: July–August (high heat, crowds).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C) / 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- High
- Portugal overall
- Prices
- High
- Portugal overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: July–August (high heat, crowds).
Is another month better than July?
July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in July
- SagresHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 82 °F (28 °C), lows around 64 °F (18 °C), rain on about 2 days
- Algarve, Portugal · Faro, Lagos, Tavira, Sagreshot
Most sunshine in the country; the sea stays cool (18–22 °C (64–72 °F)). August is packed and pricey.Most sunshine in the country; the sea stays cool (64–72 °F (18–22 °C)). August is packed and pricey.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Portugal overall
- High
- Prices · Portugal overall
- High
Portugal overall: Peak season in Lisbon and the Algarve; inland heat and wildfire risk.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Sagres, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Jul: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
May: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 2 (better)
May: 4
Crowds
Jul: High
May: Medium
Prices
Jul: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jul: 0
May: 0
July: Listed as a month to avoid: July–August (high heat, crowds).
May: Inside Sagres's best window: May–June, September–October.
Sagres: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen