Gijón weather in August (Asturias, Spain)

Planning a trip to Gijón in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Gijón the weather in August is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 17°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Gijón in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 222 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gijón climate page with graphs.

 

Gijón, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 222 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Spain in August

Find out more about the weather in Spain in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Gijón in August?

For visitors traveling to Gijón, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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