Month guide · Irun, Spain

Irun in August: weather and what to expect

August is the warmest month of the year in Irun. The sea is around 22°C, warm enough for most swimmers. In August, Irun averages highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C, with about 14 rainy days and 94 mm of rain. Crowds in Basque Country are at their peak.

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

Average high Town-level24°CLow 18°C
Sea temperature Modelled22°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level1494 mm in total
UV index Modelled7High at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalPeakBasque Country as a whole

Is August a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Irun in August yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

  • Reliable dry weather
    About 14 rainy days in the month

Daily highs through August

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

Highs fall about 1°C over the month.

August in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureJulyAugustSeptember
Average high23°C24°C22°C
Average low17°C18°C16°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)141414
Total rainfall91 mm94 mm107 mm
Daylight (mid-month)15 h 07 min14 h 01 min12 h 34 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

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

Public holidays in August 2027

No national or regional public holidays.

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact14 h 01 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Irun
Guarromán, Andalusia35°C1595 km
Arquillos, Andalusia35°C2590 km
Blanca, Murcia34°C3575 km
Ceutí, Murcia34°C2587 km
Alguazas, Murcia34°C2589 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 0.6°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and August rainfall is down about 10% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in August went from 10 to 12 a year on average.

Questions about Irun in August

Is August a good time to visit Irun?

It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 14 rainy days in the month).

How warm is Irun in August?

Average highs are 24°C and lows 18°C. July averages 23°C and September 22°C.

Does it rain much in Irun in August?

About 14 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 94 mm in total over the month.

Is Irun busy in August?

In August 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Basque Country 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 Irun in August?

About 14 h 01 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