Month guide · Arucas, Spain
Arucas in August: weather and what to expect
August is the warmest month of the year in Arucas. The sea is around 22°C, warm enough for most swimmers. In August, Arucas averages highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C, with about 2 rainy days and 11 mm of rain. Our rules rate it good for beach days, walking and cycling. Crowds in Canary Islands are at their peak.
Is August a good time to visit?
Good for
- Beach daysHighs of 25°C and about 2 rainy days
- Walking and cyclingHighs of 25°C with about 2 rainy days
Not ideal for
Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.
Daily highs through August
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs climb about 1°C over the month. A day above 30°C happens in roughly 1 August in 3.
August in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in August 2027
- 16 Aug Monday following Assumption DayCanary Islands
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in August
Where is warm in August →| Place | High | Rain days | From Arucas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilas, Andalusia | 35°C | 1 | 1,335 km |
| Aznalcázar, Andalusia | 35°C | 1 | 1,339 km |
| Carrión de los Céspedes, Andalusia | 35°C | 1 | 1,339 km |
| Villamanrique de la Condesa, Andalusia | 34°C | 1 | 1,330 km |
| Las Cabezas de San Juan, Andalusia | 34°C | 1 | 1,332 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer August. Distances are in a straight line.
How August is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandAugust highs are 0.7°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and August rainfall is up about 20% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 30°C in August went from 0.2 to 1.0 a year on average.
Questions about Arucas in August
Is August a good time to visit Arucas?
Our rules rate August good for beach days (highs of 25°C and about 2 rainy days); walking and cycling (highs of 25°C with about 2 rainy days).
How warm is Arucas in August?
Average highs are 26°C and lows 20°C. July averages 25°C and September 25°C.
Does it rain much in Arucas in August?
About 2 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 11 mm in total over the month.
Is Arucas busy in August?
In August 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Canary Islands 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 Arucas in August?
About 13 h 11 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