Month guide · Nerja, Spain

Nerja in August: weather and what to expect

August is the warmest month of the year in Nerja. August highs in Nerja are now 1.3°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In August, Nerja averages highs of 30°C and lows of 23°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-level30°CLow 23°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 30°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 high30°C30°C27°C
Average low23°C23°C20°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)014
Total rainfall2 mm6 mm26 mm
Daylight (mid-month)14 h 27 min13 h 37 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 37 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Nerja
Castro del Río, Andalusia35°C1117 km
Puente-Genil, Andalusia35°C1106 km
Herrera, Andalusia34°C1110 km
Ugíjar, Andalusia34°C576 km
Valenzuela, Andalusia34°C2118 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 35°C in August went from 0.1 to 1.1 a year on average.

Questions about Nerja in August

Is August a good time to visit Nerja?

Our rules rate August good for beach days (highs of 30°C and about 1 rainy day).

How warm is Nerja in August?

Average highs are 30°C and lows 23°C. July averages 30°C and September 27°C.

Does it rain much in Nerja in August?

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

Is Nerja 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 Nerja in August?

About 13 h 37 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