Weather for Sal in August is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +26°C during the day, and approximately 3 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 4 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in August around 14 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+26°C
Avg. max. temperature
+22°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
14 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
23 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sal has good weather in August.
Average temperature in Sal in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sal for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in August is +27°C with a maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +24°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +25°C to +27°C.
Is Sal warm or cold in August?
Sal is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +24°C to +26°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +23°C to +25°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
August is one of the warmest months in Sal, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Sal in August
Sal weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+24°C
+26°C
+26°C
Min. temperature
+21°C
+22°C
+23°C
Max. temperature
+27°C
+29°C
+28°C
Rainfall
1 mm
14 mm
28 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
84%
83%
83%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
4
3
5
Cloudy days
26
23
19
Rainy days
1
4
6
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as good as in July.It’s getting warmer as August arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +24°C to +26°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 1 mm to 14 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 84% to 83%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 4 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in July to 3 in August.
September brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Sal in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Sal is gradually increasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Sal based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 50 mm, with a 26% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 8 rainy days during August, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
August is one of the rainiest months in Sal, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Sal wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 20% chance of precipitation and 28 mm of rainfall per day. May, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Sal?
This is the weather in Sal in August 2023:
1 August
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+25°C
2 August
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+26°C
3 August
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+26°C
4 August
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+26°C
5 August
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+26°C
6 August
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+25°C
7 August
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+25°C
8 August
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+26°C
9 August
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+26°C
10 August
☁️
+26°C
11 August
☁️
+26°C
12 August
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+26°C
13 August
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+27°C
14 August
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+27°C
15 August
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+27°C
16 August
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+27°C
17 August
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+28°C
18 August
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+28°C
19 August
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+28°C
20 August
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+27°C
21 August
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+27°C
22 August
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+28°C
23 August
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+28°C
24 August
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+27°C
25 August
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+28°C
26 August
🌧️
+28°C
27 August
☁️
+28°C
28 August
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+28°C
29 August
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+28°C
30 August
🌧️
+28°C
31 August
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+27°C
In August 2023 Sal had 5 sunny days, 23 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +27°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +25°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 70%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Sal climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Sal in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+22°C) and the highest in 2023 (+24°C). The driest year was 1983 with only 11 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2009 with 183 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sal in August:
Is August a good time to visit Sal?
August is a really good time to go to Sal. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Sal.
Can you sunbathe in Sal in August?
August is warm in Sal. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Sal rainy in August?
Sal is usually dry in August. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Sal in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sal 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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For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sal, 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.