Spain weather in August
What is the weather like in Spain in August?
The weather conditions in Spain in August vary from unpleasant to perfect depending on the destination. It is a summer month.
During August in Spain, the average maximum temperature varies from pleasant in Arrós with 21°C (70°F) to very high in La Carlota with 37°C (99°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in La Carlota and 10°C (50°F) in Arrós. On average, it is the warmest month of the year in Spain. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation in August varies from almost none in Costa Calma with an average of 0.9mm (0.04 inches) of rainfall to high in Olot with 137mm (5.39 inches).
It is also generally a
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To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Spain, check out the map below.
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Popular destinations in Spain
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Spain?
Average weather in Barcelona
In August Barcelona generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (71°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Madrid
In August Madrid generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (65°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Calpe
In August Calpe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Valencia
In August Valencia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Seville
In August Seville generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to go to Spain?
In our opinion August is one of the best times to visit Spain with commonly perfect weather in Barcelona. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Spain is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Barcelona.
The worst months are January, February, March, November and December that can have tolerable weather conditions.
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