SeasonMapNerja weather in August
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August in Nerja: hot, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Nerja · #49 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 94/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Nerja climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 32°C / 89°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Sea temperature | 26°C / 80°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 2 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 60% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 20°C / 67°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 57 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nerja in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsSpanish August, Summer holidays in Spain, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Nerja's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
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What's on in Nerja in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Swimming season
15 Jun – 20 Oct · usuallySea warm enoughThe Alboran sea is warm enough for a comfortable swim from about mid-June into late October, which is longer than the beach cafes stay busy. The coves east towards Maro are the ones worth the walk.
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Spanish August
15 Jul – 31 AugSchool holidaysCrowdedBook earlyMadrid and Seville come to the coast for August and the Balcon de Europa is shoulder to shoulder from six in the evening. Rooms are at their dearest and the coast road is slow.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Nerja — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Nerja?
Nerja in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Nerja?
- August in Nerja: hot, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Nerja on SeasonMap's comfort score (94/100).
- What is the weather like in Nerja in August?
- In August, Nerja averages a daily high of 31.5°C and a low of 24.7°C, with about 1.8 mm of rain over roughly 0.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nerja in August?
- Nerja has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 57 in August.
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Similar destinations in Southern Europe — August
Within 300 km: Málaga's Feria de Malaga on 15–22 Aug, and Sierra Nevada's Summer lifts and bike park around 20 Jun – 15 Sep.