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August · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 81/100

Marbella in August

Excellent · 81/100Beach 99/100
High / low29° / 22°daily averages
Precipitation6 mm1 wet days
Sea22°surface temperature
36.52° N, 4.89° WElevation 57 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
When to goMarbella · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec81August
Best timeMay–Jul
August: high / low29° / 22°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Marbella averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 22° — hot weather by day. Expect around 6 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 8%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September is cooler again by about 2.5°. The sea averages 22°, pleasant for a swim.

August scores 81/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Marbella. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, June and July instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:38 and sets at 21:12 local time, giving 13 h 34 min of daylight. Days shorten by 61 minutes over the month.

In August, Saharan dust hazes the sky now and then.

Why 81/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%59%
Dry days · 33%95%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 99/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in August

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in August

Around Marbella this month

Fuengirola
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Fuengirola

Andalusia · 23 km E
30°Aug high
1wet day
79score
Fuengirola
Alhaurín el Grande
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Alhaurín el Grande

Andalusia · 23 km NE
32°Aug high
1wet day
71score
Alhaurín el Grande
Benahavís
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Benahavís

Andalusia · 14 km W
30°Aug high
1wet day
77score
Benahavís
Coín
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Coín

Andalusia · 20 km NE
33°Aug high
1wet day
66score
Coín
ivTop of the table

Spain's best in August

Where to go in August
Puerto de la Cruz
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Puerto de la Cruz

Canary Islands
26°Aug high
1wet day
96score
Puerto de la Cruz
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Canary Islands
26°Aug high
1wet day
94score
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
San Cristóbal de La Laguna
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San Cristóbal de La Laguna

Canary Islands
26°Aug high
1wet day
94score
San Cristóbal de La Laguna
Cangas de Morrazo
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4

Cangas de Morrazo

Galicia
24°Aug high
6wet days
86score
Cangas de Morrazo
·Questions

Marbella in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Marbella?

August scores 81/100 for Marbella, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 29°C with 1 wet days.

How warm is Marbella in August?

Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 22°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Marbella in August?

Marbella receives about 6 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 1 days.

Can you swim in Marbella in August?

The sea averages 22°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.