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August · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 77/100

Nerja in August

Good · 77/100Beach 99/100
High / low30° / 22°daily averages
Precipitation4 mm1 wet days
Sea24°surface temperature
36.75° N, 3.87° WElevation 51 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
When to goNerja · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77August
Best timeMay–Jun · Oct
August: high / low30° / 22°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Nerja averages daytime highs of 30° and night-time lows of 22° — hot weather by day. Expect around 4 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 10%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September is cooler again by about 2.6°. The sea averages 24°, pleasant for a swim.

August scores 77/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Nerja. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, June and October instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:33 and sets at 21:08 local time, giving 13 h 35 min of daylight. Days shorten by 61 minutes over the month.

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

Why 77/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%50%
Dry days · 33%94%
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 Nerja this month

Vélez-Málaga
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Vélez-Málaga

Andalusia · 21 km W
30°Aug high
1wet day
77score
Vélez-Málaga
Almuñécar
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Almuñécar

Andalusia · 16 km E
30°Aug high
1wet day
77score
Almuñécar
Torrox
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Torrox

Andalusia · 7.0 km W
30°Aug high
1wet day
79score
Torrox
Algarrobo
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Algarrobo

Andalusia · 15 km W
30°Aug high
1wet day
78score
Algarrobo
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

Nerja in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Nerja?

August scores 77/100 for Nerja, which we rate as good. Average highs are 30°C with 1 wet days.

How warm is Nerja in August?

Daytime highs average 30°C and night-time lows 22°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Nerja in August?

Nerja receives about 4 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 1 days.

Can you swim in Nerja in August?

The sea averages 24°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.