Tarifa Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Tarifa, Andalucía, Spain is 22°C (72°F), with daytime highs ranging from 17°C (63°F) in January to 28°C (82°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Tarifa compares to cities worldwide.

Visitors to Tarifa can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Nighttime temperatures also vary widely, ranging from 21°C (70°F) in August to 11°C (52°F) in January.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Tarifa by month:

Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. August, the warmest month of the year, receives 298 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Tarifa's average annual maximum temperature is 22°C (72°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.

Toronto, Canada averages 13°C (55°F) annually, with cold snowy winters balanced by genuinely warm summers.

Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.

Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate, hot dry summers and mild wet winters.

Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.

In Tarifa, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 17°C (63°F) and humidity around 77%, considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 28°C (82°F) with 81% humidity, conditions that feel very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round, large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.

For more on Tarifa's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Tarifa climate page.