Santander weather in August (Cantabria, Spain)

What's the typical weather in Santander for August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Santander during August, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 18°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Santander in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 204 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Santander. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and February tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santander climate page with graphs.

 

Santander, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Water Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 204 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Spain in August

Find out more about the weather in Spain and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Santander, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 20°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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