Tarifa Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Tarifa’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Spain.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The climate in Tarifa is dynamic, ranging widely from moderate in winter to comfortable in summer. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C. At night, minimum temperatures can drop even lower, averaging around 11°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Tarifa by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
August, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 4.7 mm of rainfall spread over roughly a single day. For more information, please visit our Tarifa Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in Spain Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Spain. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Tarifa Temperatures Compared World Wide
Tarifa’s average annual maximum temperature is 22°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual temperature of 20°C, known for its sunny summers and comfortable winters.
In contrast, in Zermatt, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 4°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
Beijing, China, experiences more extreme temperature shifts, but still averaging 20°C annually.
In Brisbane, Australia, the average annual temperature is 26°C, making it warmer than Sydney.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Tarifa’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Tarifa climate page.
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