Month guide · Tarifa, Spain
Tarifa in February: weather and what to expect
The sea is still cool, around 15°C. In February, Tarifa averages highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C, with about 9 rainy days and 79 mm of rain. Highs are about the same as in January and 2°C cooler than in March. Crowds in Andalusia are low.
Is February a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Tarifa in February 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 February
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs climb about 1°C over the month. A day above 20°C happens in roughly 1 February in 3.
February in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in February 2027
No national or regional public holidays.
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in February
Where is warm in February →| Place | High | Rain days | From Tarifa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nueva Jarilla, Andalusia | 17°C | 6 | 91 km |
| Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Andalusia | 17°C | 6 | 108 km |
| Lebrija, Andalusia | 17°C | 7 | 109 km |
| Las Cabezas de San Juan, Andalusia | 17°C | 7 | 112 km |
| El Cuervo, Andalusia | 17°C | 7 | 101 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer February. Distances are in a straight line.
How February is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandFebruary highs are 0.7°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and February rainfall is down about 30% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in February went from 0.6 to 0.7 a year on average.
Questions about Tarifa in February
How warm is Tarifa in February?
Average highs are 16°C and lows 11°C. January averages 15°C and March 17°C.
Does it rain much in Tarifa in February?
About 9 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 79 mm in total over the month.
Is Tarifa busy in February?
In February 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Andalusia were about 35% of the busiest month, which we count as low. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Tarifa in February?
About 10 h 52 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