August weather forecast
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Weather in August

August in Spain continues the trend of intense summer heat, marking it as one of the warmest months of the year, with scant rainfall and abundant sunshine. It is a favored month for beach activities, water sports, and outdoor leisure.

In the northern regions such as the Pyrenees and the Basque Country, the temperatures continue to range between 22°C (71.6°F) and 26°C (78.8°F), maintaining a summer warmth that is comfortable rather than oppressive. The Atlantic Coastal regions like Asturias and Galicia, owing to their oceanic climate, also keep a moderate temperature averaging 22°C (71.6°F).

The central regions, specifically the Meseta Central, experience similar temperatures to July, with average highs reaching 32°C (89.6°F). It underlines the enduring heat of the summer months, with evenings offering a modest respite.

The southern and southeastern regions persist in being the hottest areas of the country, with cities like Seville and Malaga maintaining an average temperature around 35°C (95°F). These areas, close to the Sahara, persistently showcase the most extreme summer temperatures.

Conversely, the Canary Islands remain a cool haven during this time, with temperatures averaging between 24°C (75.2°F) and 26°C (78.8°F), reinforcing their appeal as a desirable summer retreat.

In terms of precipitation, August remains a particularly dry month across Spain. Rainfall is scarce across the board, with the typically wetter northwestern coast recording only about 40mm (1.57"). The southern and southeastern regions, along with the eastern Canary Islands, often measure less than 5mm (0.2") of rainfall, sustaining their arid conditions.

Compared to July, August's weather patterns show little variation, maintaining the peak summer conditions of intense heat, minimal rainfall, and extended daylight hours. Transitioning from August into September, Spain begins to experience a gradual cooling trend, signaling the impending end of summer.

  • Madrid - August »
    On the first day of August in Madrid sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 21:29. In August, in Madrid the rain falls for 2 days.
  • Lloret de Mar - August »
    With an average sea temperature of 24.2°C (75.6°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Lloret de Mar, Spain. Lloret de Mar's warmest month, August, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 26.7°C (80.1°F) to a low of 21.3°C (70.3°F).
  • Barcelona - August »
    August is the month when Barcelona's temperatures reach their peak, with averages of 27.5°C (81.5°F) and lows of 22.1°C (71.8°F). With an average sea temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Barcelona.
  • Valencia - August »
    With an average sea temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Valencia, Spain. With an average sea temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Valencia.
  • Seville - August »
    On the first day of August in Seville, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 21:31. A minor adjustment in Seville's average high-temperature is noted with the start of August, touching a still torrid 35.5°C (95.9°F) from July's 36°C (96.8°F).
  • Zaragoza - August »
    The months with the least rainfall in Zaragoza are July and August Rain falls for 2 days and accumulates 17mm (0.67") of rain. On the first day of August in Zaragoza sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 21:21.
  • Málaga - August »
    With an average sea temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Málaga, Spain. With an average sea temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Málaga, Spain.
  • Murcia - August »
    August in Murcia remains consistent with July's sweltering weather, maintaining the high temperature at 32.8°C (91°F). In Murcia in August, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 10mm (0.39") of accumulated precipitation.
  • Palma - August »
    August, marked by an average high-temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F) and a low-temperature of 22.5°C (72.5°F), is the warmest month in Palma, Spain. August is the month with the warmest seawater in Palma with an average sea temperature of 26°C (78.8°F).
  • Bilbao - August »
    With an average sea temperature of 21°C (69.8°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Bilbao, Spain. With an average sea temperature of 21°C (69.8°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Bilbao, Spain.
  • Alicante - August »
    August, known for its average high temperature of 28.4°C (83.1°F) and an average low temperature of 22.8°C (73°F), is the warmest month in Alicante. August is the month with the warmest seawater in Alicante, with an average sea temperature of 26.3°C (79.3°F).
  • Córdoba - August »
    In August, Córdoba's weather presents an almost seamless transition from July's intense heat. August temperatures in Córdoba, Spain, vary between a high-temperature of 36.5°C (97.7°F) and a low-temperature of 19.4°C (66.9°F).
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