The good weather forecast for the last week of this month thus extends to early August, a period when over a million believers are expected in Lisbon for World Youth Day. During the Catholic meeting chaired by Pope Francis, 27 degrees are expected on Tuesday (August 1) and 29 degrees on Wednesday (August 2). On days 3, 4, 5 and 6 the temperature should be 30 degrees, with clear skies.
August also starts with a heat wave in most of the area, favorable conditions for thousands of bathers to enjoy the summer on the beach. In the Algarve, the main holiday destination, the indication is 20 degrees of sea water temperature in Sotavento and no waves. On the first day of August, 34 degrees Celsius is expected in Faro and tropical nights are expected with temperatures above 20 degrees. On the same day, Evora should become the hottest capital of the district with a temperature of 35 degrees. For Lisbon, the indication is 27 degrees.
DETAILS76% dam
On average, 74 controlled dams operate at 76% of their maximum capacity, but there are three with 10% capacity.
fire risk
This last week of July is marked by the highest risk of forest fires in the hinterland of the North, Center and Algarve.
Sun protection
Solar radiation poses a very high health risk this week due to the intensity of ultraviolet rays.