SeasonMapTarifa weather in August
Spain
August in Tarifa: hot, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Tarifa · #153 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Tarifa in August
Other months in Tarifa
Tarifa's forum calls July peak season, warm and lively with restaurants and beach bars in full swing. Regulars are unanimous that wind is the defining feature here year-round — Europe's windsurfing capital for a reason — and flag it as strong enough on a bad day to sandblast anyone lounging on the beach, worth knowing before booking a purely relaxing beach trip.
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Tarifa climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 30°C / 86°F | |
| Sea temperature | 22°C / 72°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 2 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 62 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Tarifa 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.
BusySummer holidays in Spain, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Tarifa'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).
Best weatherTarifa's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
August includes Whale and dolphin season.
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What's on in Tarifa in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Whale and dolphin season
1 Apr – 15 Oct · usuallyWhale seasonPilot whales and three dolphin species are resident in the strait through the season, with sperm whales passing. Boats go from the harbour and turn back when the levante is up.
- Season
Levante season
15 May – 30 Sep · usuallyWind seasonRiskThe easterly funnels through the strait for days at a time and is why every kite and windsurf school in Spain is here. It also makes the beach unusable for anyone lying on it.
- Nature
Orcas follow the tuna
1 Jul – 31 AugWhale seasonIberian orcas come into the strait in July and August behind the bluefin tuna migration and work alongside the hand-line boats. Two months only, and the reason the summer trips book out.
- Nature
Autumn raptor migration
15 Aug – 31 Oct · usuallyBirdlife seasonThe bigger of the two passages: honey buzzards in late August, then booted eagles, black kites and storks streaming south through September from the observatories above town.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Tarifa — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Tarifa in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Tarifa?
- August in Tarifa: hot, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Tarifa on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Tarifa in August?
- In August, Tarifa averages a daily high of 27.1°C and a low of 21.2°C, with about 2.3 mm of rain over roughly 0.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Tarifa in August?
- Tarifa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 62 in August.
Other months in Tarifa
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Similar destinations in Southern Europe — August
Within 300 km: Gibraltar's Macaque birth season around 1 Apr – 15 Aug, and Marbella's Beach clubs and chiringuitos open around 1 Apr – 15 Oct.