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Alcoy Weather in August

Alcoy in August

The short of it: Alcoy in August averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain and about 13 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 17° · rain 12 mm · daylight 13 h 40 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: May & October

Thirty years of records give Alcoy an average August high of 33°, a low of 17° and some 12 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 40 min in mid-August, 57 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and October.

Against its neighbours, Alcoy runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Cocentaina, 5 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

August in Alcoy, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus September
6° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 40 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CocentainaValencia5 km NE33°18°11 mm
IbiValencia12 km SW32°16°13 mm
OntinyentValencia17 km NW33°19°11 mm
CanalsValencia30 km NNW33°20°11 mm
VillajoyosaValencia30 km SE33°21°8.0 mm
El CampelloValencia31 km SSE32°21°7.0 mm
la NuciaValencia32 km ESE32°19°10 mm
XàtivaValencia32 km N33°21°11 mm

The Almanac · Alcoy Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Alcoy by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January11°0°22 mm12 km/h9 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
February13°1°24 mm12 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
March17°4°31 mm13 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
April19°6°51 mm13 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
May23°10°35 mm12 km/h14 h 16 min✦✦✦✦✦
June29°14°20 mm11 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
July33°17°7.0 mm10 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
August33°17°12 mm11 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
September27°14°42 mm10 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
October22°10°36 mm10 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
November15°4°37 mm11 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
December12°2°29 mm12 km/h9 h 28 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Alcoy in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Alcoy in August?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Alcoy?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are May and October.

How long are the days in Alcoy in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 40 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 28 min in December to 14 h 51 min in June.

Does it snow in Alcoy in August?

Hardly — August nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Alcoy in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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