Tarifa Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Tarifa. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 17°C (63°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 21°C (70°F) in August to around 11°C (52°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Tarifa has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 687 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, December it receives high rainfall, averaging 112 mm (4.4 in) of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 1.8 mm (0.1 in) over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Tarifa Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Tarifa.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 81%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 77%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s (8 knots) to 6 m/s (12 knots). It is lower in August and higher in June. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)