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Tarifa Climate by Month

The temperature in Tarifa can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to mild. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Tarifa. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 17°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 11°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Tarifa has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 687 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives high rainfall, averaging 112 mm of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 1.8 mm over a single rainy day.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Tarifa. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Tarifa in Spain

During the months of May, June, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Tarifa?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Tarifa have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Tarifa?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Tarifa?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Tarifa?
    December tops the wettest month list with 112 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Tarifa?
    July is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Tarifa?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 308 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Tarifa

    Thu   Nov 21
    18°C | 14°C
    NW 22 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    18°C | 14°C
    NW 14 km/h
    0.1 mm
    partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    20°C | 13°C
    E 32 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain