Marbella in August
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 builtBeach score this month: 99/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Festivals in the region in August
- Feria de AgostoTraditional festivalMálaga
- Lorca y Granada en los Jardines del GeneralifeJul–AugGranada
Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.
Around Marbella this month
Fuengirola
Spain's best in August
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
San Cristóbal de La Laguna
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.