August weather forecastPlaya Blanca, Spain

August

Weather in August

The zenith of summer arrives in August, with soaring temperatures. Fortunately, the reliable coastal breeze makes the heat bearable. Despite being the hottest time of the year, this month is deemed ideal by tourists looking forward to basking under the Spanish sun. However, it's also the month that records the highest relative humidity, increasing up to 83%.

Temperature

August's average high-temperature is a moderately hot 23.4°C (74.1°F), maintaining a close comparison with July's 22.4°C (72.3°F). A minor drop in temperature is observed from daytime highs in Playa Blanca during the nights of August, averaging an agreeable 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 83%, August is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In August, in Playa Blanca, the rain falls for 1.3 days. Throughout August, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 41.4 rainfall days, and 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Playa Blanca, in August, the average water temperature is 21.9°C (71.4°F).
Note: In water with a temperature of 21.9°C (71.4°F), swimming is not a joy for most people. The challenge of controlling breathing increases as the temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Playa Blanca is 13h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 20:46. On the last day of August, in Playa Blanca, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 20:17 WEST.

Sunshine

In Playa Blanca, the average sunshine in August is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Playa Blanca are June through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Notice! Sand and water reflections contribute to a stronger UV exposure.

Frequently asked questions

During August, Playa Blanca experiences an average high-temperature of 23.4°C (74.1°F) and a low-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

With an average relative humidity of 83%, August is the most humid month in Playa Blanca.

In Playa Blanca, Spain, the average relative humidity in August is 83%.

In Playa Blanca, in August, it is raining for 1.3 days, with typically 2mm (0.08") of accumulated precipitation.

In Playa Blanca, the average seawater temperature in August is 21.9°C (71.4°F). For most, swimming in 21.9°C (71.4°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

In August, the average day length is 13h and 9min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 20:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 20:17 WEST.

In August, the average sunshine duration in Playa Blanca is 9.2h.

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

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Playa Blanca, Spain, is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Playa Blanca, Spain

  • Average high temperature in August: 23.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (23.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (18.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 21.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (22°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.6°C).

Average pressure in August
Playa Blanca, Spain

  • Average pressure in August: 1015.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1022.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1015.3mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Playa Blanca, Spain

  • Average wind speed in August: 26.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (28.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (18.2km/h).

Average humidity in August
Playa Blanca, Spain

  • Average humidity in August: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is December (69%).

Average rainfall in August
Playa Blanca, Spain

  • Average rainfall in August: 2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (13mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May, June, July and September (1mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Playa Blanca, Spain

  • Average rainfall days in August: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.3 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Playa Blanca, Spain

  • Average sea temperature in August: 21.9°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are September and October (22.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (18.6°C).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Playa Blanca, Spain

  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Playa Blanca, Spain

  • Average sunshine days in August: 27.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (19.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Playa Blanca, 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
Playa Blanca, Spain

  • Average cloud cover in August: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in August
Playa Blanca, 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).