August weather forecastTangier, Morocco

Weather in August

August is the pinnacle of summer in Tangier with the highest average temperature of 30.1°C (86.2°F). It barely exceeds July in temperature; however, its magnified heat is supplemented by virtually nonexistent rainfall. Despite a slight decline in daylight hours, the long sunlit skies continue to dominate. Compared to neighboring July and September, August is the hottest and the driest. Although the sea temperature increases to its highest annual average, amping up the allure of water activities, the month’s extreme heat conditions call for locals and visitors alike to adopt necessary precautions.

Temperature

August, marked by an average high-temperature of 30.1°C (86.2°F) and a low-temperature of 20.1°C (68.2°F), is the warmest month in Tangier.

Rainfall

In Tangier, in August, during 0.8 rainfall days, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 87.6 rainfall days, and 736mm (28.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater.
Note: If cold is not your friend, swimming at 23.5°C (74.3°F) might be daunting. But the right mix of sunshine, wind, and external temperature can make a difference. Although wetsuits are not essential, they can enhance the swimming experience.

Daylight

In Tangier, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 29min.
On the first day of August in Tangier, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 20:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 19:52 +01.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Tangier is 10.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Tangier, Morocco, is 9. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 9 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Take extra precautions. Protection against sun damage is required. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Regularly apply and reapply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a minimum SPF 30 every two hours, or straight after swimming or an outdoor activity. Watch out! Sand and water enhance the UV exposure you receive.