Month guide · Mataró, Spain

Mataró in August: weather and what to expect

August is the warmest month of the year in Mataró. August highs in Mataró are now 1.0°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In August, Mataró averages highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C, with about 9 rainy days and 60 mm of rain. Crowds in Catalonia are at their peak.

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

Average high Town-level28°CLow 21°C
Sea temperature Modelled25°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level960 mm in total
UV index Modelled8Very high at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalPeakCatalonia as a whole

Is August a good time to visit?

Good for

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

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 low20°C21°C18°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)8913
Total rainfall47 mm60 mm98 mm
Daylight (mid-month)14 h 55 min13 h 54 min12 h 33 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalPeakNights booked through online platforms in Catalonia 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 Exact13 h 54 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Mataró
Arquillos, Andalusia35°C2625 km
Blanca, Murcia34°C3496 km
Santo Tomé, Andalusia34°C3614 km
Ceutí, Murcia34°C2499 km
Alguazas, Murcia34°C2500 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 1.0°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and August rainfall is up about 30% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 30°C in August went from 6.2 to 10 a year on average.

Questions about Mataró in August

How warm is Mataró in August?

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

Does it rain much in Mataró in August?

About 9 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 60 mm in total over the month.

Is Mataró busy in August?

In August 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Catalonia 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 Mataró in August?

About 13 h 54 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