SeasonMapTarifa weather in February
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February in Tarifa: cool, a little rain, with muggy air — a great time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Tarifa · #722 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 73/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Tarifa in February
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 — February
| Daytime high | 17°C / 62°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sea temperature | 16°C / 61°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 53 mm / 2.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 51 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Tarifa in February
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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(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).
Fair weatherTarifa's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Tarifa in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Spring raptor migration
15 Feb – 15 May · usuallyBirdlife seasonMillions of birds cross here because it is the narrowest point of the strait. Storks and honey buzzards come north from late February, and on a good morning the sky above Cazalla is full of them.
- Season
Out of season on the strait
1 Nov – 28 FebOff-season shutdownClosuresMost of the beach camps and half the town close, and Atlantic fronts push through with the poniente. The Morocco ferry keeps going and the old town stays open for the people who live in it.
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.
Where is Tarifa?
Tarifa in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Tarifa?
- February in Tarifa: cool, a little rain, with muggy air — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Tarifa on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
- What is the weather like in Tarifa in February?
- In February, Tarifa averages a daily high of 16.5°C and a low of 11.3°C, with about 52.7 mm of rain over roughly 6.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Tarifa in February?
- Tarifa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in February.
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Similar destinations in Southern Europe — February
Within 300 km: Gibraltar's Spring raptor migration around 15 Feb – 31 May, and Cádiz's Carnaval de Cadiz on 12–22 Feb.