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Cuenca Weather in August

Cuenca in August

The short of it: Cuenca in August averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain and about 13 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 16° · rain 12 mm · daylight 13 h 44 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: September & June

Thirty years of records give Cuenca an average August high of 32°, a low of 16° and some 12 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 32° 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 44 min in mid-August, 60 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 September and June.

Against its neighbours, Cuenca runs cooler than most and about as wet in August. Villar de Olalla, 8 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

August in Cuenca, 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
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 44 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Villar de OlallaCastille-La Mancha8 km SW32°16°11 mm
San Lorenzo de la ParrillaCastille-La Mancha31 km SW33°16°9.0 mm
Carboneras de GuadazaónCastille-La Mancha35 km SE32°15°18 mm
Valverde de JúcarCastille-La Mancha39 km S33°17°9.0 mm
CañeteCastille-La Mancha41 km E31°14°23 mm
Palomares del CampoCastille-La Mancha42 km WSW33°17°7.0 mm
PriegoCastille-La Mancha45 km NNW33°17°8.0 mm
HueteCastille-La Mancha48 km W33°17°7.0 mm

The Almanac · Cuenca Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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August
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Cuenca by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January10°0°42 mm8 km/h9 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
February12°0°34 mm9 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
March16°3°38 mm11 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
April18°5°53 mm11 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
May22°9°46 mm10 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
June29°13°26 mm10 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
July33°16°7.0 mm10 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
August32°16°12 mm9 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
September26°12°33 mm8 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October20°8°59 mm8 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
November14°3°54 mm9 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦✦
December11°1°50 mm8 km/h9 h 20 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cuenca in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cuenca in August?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° 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 Cuenca?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are September and June.

How long are the days in Cuenca in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 44 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 20 min in December to 15 h 0 min in June.

Does it snow in Cuenca in August?

Hardly — August nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Cuenca in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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