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Porto Alegre in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Porto Alegre in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Porto Alegre, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Porto Alegre in August 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Porto Alegre in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +21°C during the day and approximately 9 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 12 rainy days in the month and around 118 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+21°C
Avg. max. temperature
+1°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
118 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Porto Alegre has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Porto Alegre in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Porto Alegre for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +32°C during the day to a minimum of +3°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +23°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 3% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +26°C to +27°C.

Is Porto Alegre warm or cold in August?

Porto Alegre is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +19°C to +21°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +11°C to +12°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how August is compared to other months in Porto Alegre:

Climate in Porto Alegre in August

Porto Alegre weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+19°C+21°C+21°C
Min. temperature
0°C+1°C+4°C
Max. temperature
+31°C+35°C+36°C
Rainfall
127 mm118 mm153 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
83%81%81%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1018 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
897
Cloudy days
998
Rainy days
121213
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. It’s getting warmer as August arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +19°C to +21°C during the day. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 127 mm to 118 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in August, from 8 to 9.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Porto Alegre in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Porto Alegre is gradually increasing during August, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Porto Alegre based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 110 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 42 mm, which is moderate rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during August, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Porto Alegre wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 43% chance of precipitation and 153 mm of rainfall per day. May, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 104 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Porto Alegre?

This is the weather in Porto Alegre in August 2023:
1 August
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+26°C
2 August
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+27°C
3 August
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+20°C
4 August
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+22°C
5 August
☁️
+20°C
6 August
☀️
+31°C
7 August
☀️
+24°C
8 August
☀️
+19°C
9 August
☀️
+17°C
10 August
☀️
+25°C
11 August
🌧️
+24°C
12 August
☀️
+20°C
13 August
☀️
+15°C
14 August
☀️
+20°C
15 August
☀️
+26°C
16 August
☀️
+30°C
17 August
☀️
+32°C
18 August
☁️
+24°C
19 August
☀️
+19°C
20 August
☀️
+21°C
21 August
☀️
+24°C
22 August
☀️
+31°C
23 August
🌧️
+26°C
24 August
☀️
+17°C
25 August
☀️
+17°C
26 August
☀️
+15°C
27 August
☀️
+14°C
28 August
☀️
+16°C
29 August
☀️
+21°C
30 August
☀️
+26°C
31 August
☀️
+27°C
In August 2023 Porto Alegre had 25 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +14°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Porto Alegre climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Porto Alegre in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+23°C) and the highest in 2012 (+26°C). The driest year was 2004 with only 1129 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1998 with 2041 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Porto Alegre in August:

Is August a good time to visit Porto Alegre?

It’s always a good time to visit Porto Alegre, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Porto Alegre in August?

August has mild temperatures in Porto Alegre. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Porto Alegre rainy in August?

Porto Alegre is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Porto Alegre in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Porto Alegre in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Porto Alegre

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Porto Alegre, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.