Month guide · Almuñécar, Spain

Almuñécar in August: weather and what to expect

August is the warmest month of the year in Almuñécar. August highs in Almuñécar are now 1.3°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In August, Almuñécar averages highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C, with about 1 rainy day and 6 mm of rain. Our rules rate it good for beach days. Crowds in Andalusia are at their peak.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 2 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Town-level28°CLow 21°C
Sea temperature Modelled23°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level16 mm in total
UV index Modelled9Very high at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalPeakAndalusia as a whole

Is August a good time to visit?

Good for

  • Beach days
    Highs of 28°C and about 1 rainy day

Not ideal for

Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.

Daily highs through August

Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs fall about 2°C over the month.

August in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureJulyAugustSeptember
Average high28°C28°C24°C
Average low21°C21°C18°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)014
Total rainfall2 mm6 mm24 mm
Daylight (mid-month)14 h 27 min13 h 36 min12 h 28 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalPeakNights booked through online platforms in Andalusia in August 2025: the busiest month of the year.

Public holidays in August 2027

  • 16 Aug Monday following Assumption DayAndalusia

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact13 h 36 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Almuñécar
Castro del Río, Andalusia35°C1127 km
Puente-Genil, Andalusia35°C1120 km
Herrera, Andalusia34°C1124 km
Ugíjar, Andalusia34°C562 km
Valenzuela, Andalusia34°C2125 km

The nearest towns with a warmer August. Distances are in a straight line.

How August is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

August highs are 1.3°C warmer than in 1991-2000 (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 30°C in August went from 6.0 to 11 a year on average.

Questions about Almuñécar in August

Is August a good time to visit Almuñécar?

Our rules rate August good for beach days (highs of 28°C and about 1 rainy day).

How warm is Almuñécar in August?

Average highs are 28°C and lows 21°C. July averages 28°C and September 24°C.

Does it rain much in Almuñécar in August?

About 1 day has at least 1 mm of rain, with 6 mm in total over the month.

Is Almuñécar busy in August?

In August 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Andalusia were the busiest month of the year, which we count as peak. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Almuñécar in August?

About 13 h 36 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.

Sources

Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology