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Costa del Sol in August: weather, sea & travel advice

Costa del Sol in August is especially suited to beach holidays, family holidays, city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 27 °C (warm), and the sea is about 24 °C. With about 1 rainy days it is very dry.

Strandpromenade an der Costa del SolCosta del Sol · AugustPhoto: Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA · CC BY 2.0

Climate facts

Day
27 °C
Night
22 °C
Sea
24 °C
Rainy days
1 rainy days
Sun
9 h/day
Humidity
70 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachExcellent99/100
City breakExcellent89/100
ActiveGood78/100
FamilyExcellent97/100

In favour

  • Pleasant daytime temperatures around 27 °C
  • Little rain (about 1 rainy days)
  • Warm, swimmable sea (24 °C)

To consider

  • No significant drawbacks.

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
15
J
15
F
16
M
18
A
20
M
24
J
27
J
27
A
24
S
21
O
18
N
15
D
Rainy daysdays
6
J
5
F
5
M
4
A
3
M
1
J
0
J
1
A
3
S
6
O
6
N
7
D

Similar destinations in August

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Costa del Sol in August?

Daytime highs average around 27 °C, with nights around 22 °C.

Can you swim in Costa del Sol in August?

The sea is about 24 °C (swimmable).

Does it rain a lot in Costa del Sol in August?

On the long-term average, expect about 1 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Costa del Sol?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.