August weather forecastTarifa, Spain

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August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Tarifa, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 21.8°C (71.2°F) and 26.3°C (79.3°F).

Temperature

Tarifa, Spain, notes the warmest temperatures in August, with a high average of 26.3°C (79.3°F) and a low of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Tarifa, in August, during 2.7 rainfall days, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Tarifa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96 days and collects up to 396mm (15.59") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

The month with the warmest seawater in Tarifa is August, with an average sea temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F).
Note: A swim in 23.5°C (74.3°F) waters can be refreshing, especially when factoring in a person's cold tolerance, sunshine, wind, and the overall temperature. As a point of reference, Olympic swimming events are held in 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F) waters.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 29min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset at 21:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 20:51 CEST.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year in Tarifa, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine.

UV index

June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Tarifa. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Warning! The reflection of sand and water increases the UV dose.

Frequently asked questions

August proves to be the warmest month in Tarifa, recording an average peak temperature of 26.3°C (79.3°F) and a minimum temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

During August, Tarifa experiences an average high-temperature of 26.3°C (79.3°F) and a low-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

In August, the average relative humidity is 75%.

In Tarifa, Spain, during August, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.

The month with the warmest seawater in Tarifa is August, with an average sea temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

In Tarifa, Spain, the average seawater temperature in August is 23.5°C (74.3°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 23.5°C (74.3°F).

The average day length in August in Tarifa is 13h and 29min.

On the first day of August in Tarifa, Spain, sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset at 21:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 20:51 CEST.

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.1h.

June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Tarifa, Spain.

In Tarifa, Spain, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Tarifa, Spain

  • Average high temperature in August: 26.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (15°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 21.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (11.7°C).

Average pressure in August
Tarifa, Spain

  • Average pressure in August: 1014.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1014.6mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Tarifa, Spain

  • Average wind speed in August: 17.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (22km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (16.2km/h).

Average humidity in August
Tarifa, Spain

  • Average humidity in August: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April, September, October and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (74%).

Average rainfall in August
Tarifa, Spain

  • Average rainfall in August: 3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (79mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Tarifa, Spain

  • Average rainfall days in August: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.8 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Tarifa, Spain

  • Average sea temperature in August: 23.5°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (23.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (16°C).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Tarifa, Spain

  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Tarifa, Spain

  • Average sunshine days in August: 26.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (15.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Tarifa, Spain

  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in August
Tarifa, Spain

  • Average cloud cover in August: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in August
Tarifa, 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).