Month guide · Tarifa, Spain

Tarifa in September: weather and what to expect

September is the last month of the year with average highs above 25°C in Tarifa. September highs in Tarifa are now 1.3°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In September, Tarifa averages highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C, with about 5 rainy days and 38 mm of rain. Our rules rate it good for walking and cycling. Crowds in Andalusia are medium.

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

Average high Town-level26°CLow 20°C
Sea temperature Modelled20°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level538 mm in total
UV index Modelled7High at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalMediumAndalusia as a whole

Is September a good time to visit?

Good for

  • Walking and cycling
    Highs of 26°C with about 5 rainy days

Not ideal for

Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.

Daily highs through September

Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs fall about 3°C over the month. A day above 30°C happens in roughly 1 September in 2.

September in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureAugustSeptemberOctober
Average high29°C26°C22°C
Average low22°C20°C18°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)159
Total rainfall6 mm38 mm89 mm
Daylight (mid-month)13 h 34 min12 h 28 min11 h 20 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalMediumNights booked through online platforms in Andalusia in September 2025: about 60% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in September 2027

No national or regional public holidays.

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact12 h 28 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Tarifa
Los Molares, Andalusia30°C4127 km
Las Cabezas de San Juan, Andalusia30°C4112 km
Nueva Jarilla, Andalusia30°C491 km
El Cuervo, Andalusia30°C4101 km
El Coronil, Andalusia30°C4119 km

The nearest towns with a warmer September. Distances are in a straight line.

How September is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

September highs are 1.3°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and September rainfall is down about 50% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 30°C in September went from 0.6 to 1.6 a year on average.

Questions about Tarifa in September

Is September a good time to visit Tarifa?

Our rules rate September good for walking and cycling (highs of 26°C with about 5 rainy days).

How warm is Tarifa in September?

Average highs are 26°C and lows 20°C. August averages 29°C and October 22°C.

Does it rain much in Tarifa in September?

About 5 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 38 mm in total over the month.

Is Tarifa busy in September?

In September 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Andalusia were about 60% of the busiest month, which we count as medium. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Tarifa in September?

About 12 h 28 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