August 2026 was a hot and very rainy month in mainland Portugal, according to the August Climatological Bulletins published for mainland Portugal, Azores and Madeira. This period was marked by weather conditions that were unusual for the time of year.
In mainland Portugal, August 2026 was classified as the fifth rainiest August since 1931. The precipitation recorded during the month was more than 2.5 times above the normal value for this time of year.
Regarding temperatures, a maximum temperature of 43.5°C was recorded in Pinhão, indicating that, despite the intense rain, the month also brought significant heatwaves to the region.
This data is part of the monthly Climatological Bulletins that monitor and document weather conditions in mainland Portugal, the Azores and Madeira.
