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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 78/100

Polanco in August

Good · 78/100Beach 80/100
High / low24° / 16°daily averages
Precipitation80 mm8 wet days
Sea22°surface temperature
43.39° N, 4.02° WElevation 50 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
When to goPolanco · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78August
Best timeJul–Sep
August: high / low24° / 16°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Polanco averages daytime highs of 24° and night-time lows of 16° — warm weather by day. Expect around 80 mm of precipitation spread over about 8 wet days, with average cloud cover near 35%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September is cooler again by about 1.7°. The sea averages 22°, pleasant for a swim.

August scores 78/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Polanco.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:22 and sets at 21:21 local time, giving 14 h 00 min of daylight. Days shorten by 78 minutes over the month.

Why 78/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%41%
Clear skies · 25%92%

Beach score this month: 80/100 (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 Polanco this month

Santander
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Santander

Cantabria · 19 km NE
24°Aug high
8wet days
79score
Santander
Torrelavega
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Torrelavega

Cantabria · 4.7 km SW
25°Aug high
8wet days
78score
Torrelavega
Camargo
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Camargo

Cantabria · 11 km E
24°Aug high
8wet days
78score
Camargo
El Astillero
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El Astillero

Cantabria · 16 km E
24°Aug high
8wet days
79score
El Astillero
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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Cangas de Morrazo

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

Polanco in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Polanco?

August scores 78/100 for Polanco, which we rate as good. Average highs are 24°C with 8 wet days.

How warm is Polanco in August?

Daytime highs average 24°C and night-time lows 16°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Polanco in August?

Polanco receives about 80 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 8 days.

Can you swim in Polanco in August?

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