August weather forecast
El Médano, Spain

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in El Médano, Spain, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.4°C (72.3°F) and max 25.7°C (78.3°F).

Temperature

El Médano's warmest month, August, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 25.7°C (78.3°F) to a low of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall are January through April, August through December. August is the first month it rains. Throughout August, in the average 1.2 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In El Médano, during the entire year, the rain falls for 26 days and collects up to 18mm (0.71") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

The months with the warmest seawater are August through October, with an average sea temperature of 23°C (73.4°F).
Note: Your comfort in 23°C (73.4°F) waters hinges on your relationship with the cold, today's sunny disposition, wind patterns, and the air's temperature. For context, Olympic swimmers are no strangers to waters of 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 7min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 20:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 20:28 WEST.

Sunshine

In El Médano, the average sunshine in August is 10h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Note! Reflective surfaces like sand and water heighten the UV radiation levels.

Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest time of year?

August is the warmest month in El Médano, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 25.7°C (78.3°F) and an average low of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

What is the usual temperature for El Médano in August?

August temperatures in El Médano vary between a high-temperature of 25.7°C (78.3°F) and a low-temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

What is the average humidity in August?

In El Médano, the average relative humidity in August is 71%.

When does it start to rain?

August is the first month it rains. Throughout August, in the average 1.2 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

What months are the sea warmest?

The months with the warmest seawater are August through October, with an average sea temperature of 23°C (73.4°F).

What is the water temperature in August?

In August, the average sea temperature is 23°C (73.4°F). For individuals prone to feeling cold, swimming in 23°C (73.4°F) is still regarded as intolerable. A wetsuit is not a necessity, but sunshine, wind, and air temperature are essential factors for relishing swimming at 23°C (73.4°F).

What is the average length of the day in August?

In El Médano, the average day length in August is 13h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 20:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 20:28 WEST.

How many hours of sunshine does El Médano have in August?

In El Médano, the average sunshine duration in August is 10h.

When is the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are June through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in August
El Médano, Spain

Average temperature in August - El Médano, Spain
  • Average high temperature in August: 25.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (25.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (18.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 22.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.4°C).

Average pressure in August
El Médano, Spain

Average pressure in August - El Médano, Spain
  • Average pressure in August: 1015.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1022.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1015.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August
El Médano, Spain

Average wind speed in August - El Médano, Spain
  • Average wind speed in August: 25.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (25.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (15.3km/h).

Average humidity in August
El Médano, Spain

Average humidity in August - El Médano, Spain
  • Average humidity in August: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (68%).

Average rainfall in August
El Médano, Spain

Average rainfall in August - El Médano, Spain
  • Average rainfall in August: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (5mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May, June and July (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
El Médano, Spain

Average rainfall days in August - El Médano, Spain
  • Average rainfall days in August: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February, June and July (1 days).

Average sea temperature in August
El Médano, Spain

Average sea temperature in August - El Médano, Spain
  • Average sea temperature in August: 23°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August, September and October (23°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March and April (19°C).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
El Médano, Spain

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - El Médano, Spain
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, March, April, November and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
El Médano, Spain

Average sunshine days in August - El Médano, Spain
  • Average sunshine days in August: 28.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (25.1 days).

Average UV index in August
El Médano, Spain

Average UV index in August - El Médano, Spain
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in August
El Médano, Spain

Average cloud cover in August - El Médano, Spain
  • Average cloud cover in August: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 17).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in August
El Médano, Spain

Average visibility in August - El Médano, Spain
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

El Médano, Spain

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