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Hortaleza Weather in August

Hortaleza in August

The short of it: Hortaleza in August averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain and about 13 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 18° · rain 8.0 mm · daylight 13 h 46 min

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

Thirty years of records give Hortaleza an average August high of 32°, a low of 18° and some 8.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 46 min in mid-August, 61 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 September.

Against its neighbours, Hortaleza runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Pinar del Rey, 1 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

August in Hortaleza, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus September
5° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 46 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Pinar del ReyMadrid1 km WSW32°18°8.0 mm
ValdefuentesMadrid2 km NNE32°18°8.0 mm
ChamartínMadrid3 km WSW32°18°8.0 mm
Ciudad LinealMadrid3 km SSW32°18°8.0 mm
ValverdeMadrid4 km NW32°17°8.0 mm
San Blas-CanillejasMadrid5 km SSE33°18°7.0 mm
FuencarralMadrid5 km NW32°17°8.0 mm
Tetuán de las VictoriasMadrid5 km WSW32°18°8.0 mm

The Almanac · Hortaleza Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Hortaleza by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January10°1°34 mm7 km/h9 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
February13°2°30 mm9 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
March16°5°33 mm10 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
April19°7°43 mm10 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°10°40 mm9 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
June29°15°16 mm9 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
July33°18°7.0 mm9 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
August32°18°8.0 mm8 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
September27°14°26 mm8 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October20°10°61 mm8 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
November14°5°51 mm8 km/h9 h 52 min✦✦✦
December11°2°42 mm7 km/h9 h 18 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hortaleza in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hortaleza in August?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Hortaleza?

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

How long are the days in Hortaleza in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 46 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 18 min in December to 15 h 3 min in June.

Does it snow in Hortaleza in August?

Hardly — August nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Hortaleza in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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