Month guide · Tarifa, Spain
Tarifa in August: weather and what to expect
August is the warmest month of the year in Tarifa. August highs in Tarifa are now 1.4°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In August, Tarifa averages highs of 29°C and lows of 22°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.
Is August a good time to visit?
Good for
- Beach daysHighs of 29°C and about 1 rainy day
Not ideal for
Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.
Daily highs through August
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs fall about 1°C over the month. A day above 35°C happens in roughly 1 August in 5.
August in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in August 2027
- 16 Aug Monday following Assumption DayAndalusia
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in August
Where is warm in August →| Place | High | Rain days | From Tarifa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Molares, Andalusia | 35°C | 1 | 127 km |
| Los Palacios y Villafranca, Andalusia | 35°C | 1 | 131 km |
| Utrera, Andalusia | 35°C | 1 | 131 km |
| Las Cabezas de San Juan, Andalusia | 34°C | 1 | 112 km |
| El Coronil, Andalusia | 34°C | 1 | 119 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer August. Distances are in a straight line.
How August is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandAugust highs are 1.4°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and August rainfall is down about 30% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 30°C in August went from 4.4 to 11 a year on average.
Questions about Tarifa in August
Is August a good time to visit Tarifa?
Our rules rate August good for beach days (highs of 29°C and about 1 rainy day).
How warm is Tarifa in August?
Average highs are 29°C and lows 22°C. July averages 28°C and September 26°C.
Does it rain much in Tarifa in August?
About 1 day has at least 1 mm of rain, with 6 mm in total over the month.
Is Tarifa 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 Tarifa in August?
About 13 h 34 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