Month guide · Maó, Spain
Maó in August: weather and what to expect
August is the warmest month of the year in Maó. The sea is around 26°C, warm enough for most swimmers. In August, Maó averages highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C, with about 2 rainy days and 9 mm of rain. Our rules rate it good for beach days. Crowds in Balearic Islands are at their peak.
Is August a good time to visit?
Good for
- Beach daysHighs of 27°C and about 2 rainy days
Not ideal for
Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.
Daily highs through August
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs fall about 1°C over the month.
August in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in August 2027
No national or regional public holidays.
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in August
Where is warm in August →| Place | High | Rain days | From Maó |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arquillos, Andalusia | 35°C | 2 | 691 km |
| Blanca, Murcia | 34°C | 3 | 523 km |
| Santo Tomé, Andalusia | 34°C | 3 | 669 km |
| Ceutí, Murcia | 34°C | 2 | 519 km |
| Alguazas, Murcia | 34°C | 2 | 519 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer August. Distances are in a straight line.
How August is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandAugust highs are 0.6°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and August rainfall is up about 85% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 30°C in August went from 0 to 0.7 a year on average.
Questions about Maó in August
Is August a good time to visit Maó?
Our rules rate August good for beach days (highs of 27°C and about 2 rainy days).
How warm is Maó in August?
Average highs are 27°C and lows 24°C. July averages 26°C and September 24°C.
Does it rain much in Maó in August?
About 2 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 9 mm in total over the month.
Is Maó busy in August?
In August 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Balearic 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 Maó in August?
About 13 h 48 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