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Marbella Weather in August

Marbella in August

The short of it: Marbella in August averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 20 °C (67 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 13 h 32 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 30° · low 20° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 13 h 32 min

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

August in Marbella brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 20°, with about 3.0 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Marbella, with afternoons near 30°. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 32 min in mid-August, 53 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, Marbella runs cooler than most and about as wet in August. San Pedro Alcántara, 10 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

August in Marbella, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus September
3° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 32 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
San Pedro AlcántaraAndalusia10 km WSW30°20°2.0 mm
CoínAndalusia20 km NE32°19°3.0 mm
Alhaurín el GrandeAndalusia23 km NE32°19°4.0 mm
FuengirolaAndalusia23 km E27°21°4.0 mm
MijasAndalusia24 km ENE31°18°3.0 mm
EsteponaAndalusia25 km WSW30°20°2.0 mm
BenalmádenaAndalusia29 km ENE30°19°4.0 mm
CártamaAndalusia31 km NE32°20°4.0 mm

The Almanac · Marbella 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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The height of summer in Marbella, with afternoons near 30°. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Marbella by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January16°8°75 mm15 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦
February17°8°67 mm17 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
March19°9°83 mm17 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦
April20°11°46 mm16 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
May23°14°24 mm15 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
June27°17°6.0 mm14 km/h14 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
July30°19°0.0 mm14 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
August30°20°3.0 mm13 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
September27°18°25 mm14 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
October23°15°67 mm13 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
November19°11°87 mm14 km/h10 h 10 min✦✦✦
December17°9°115 mm15 km/h9 h 41 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Marbella in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Marbella in August?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 20 °C (67 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Marbella, with afternoons near 30°. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Marbella?

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

How long are the days in Marbella in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 32 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 41 min in December to 14 h 38 min in June.

Does it snow in Marbella in August?

Hardly — August nights average 20 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Marbella in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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