August weather forecast
Playa de la Américas, Spain

August, the last month of the summer in Playa de la Américas, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 26°C (78.8°F) and an average low of 19°C (66.2°F).

Temperature

August is the warmest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 26°C (78.8°F) at the peak and 19°C (66.2°F) at the base.

Rainfall

In Playa de la Américas, during August, the rain falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 44 rainfall days, and 412mm (16.22") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In August, the average sea temperature is 23°C (73.4°F).
Note: Depending on a person's sensitivity to cold, with regards to sunshine, wind, and air temperature, a quick swim in 23°C (73.4°F) water may be enjoyable. (FYI: The official water temperature required for the Olympic swimming competition is 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).)

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 20:56. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 07:45 and sunset at 20:28 WEST.

Sunshine

In Playa de la Américas, the average sunshine in August is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Playa de la Américas are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 11. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 11 turns into the following recommendations:
Implement all necessary safeguards, unprotected skin might suffer burns rapidly. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. To ensure you’re protected from sunburn, always use sunscreen with a minimum 30 SPF. This also fights the Sun’s radiation effects on the immune system. Caution! The Sun's UV intensity grows with reflections off sand and water.