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Maspalomas Weather in August

Maspalomas in August

The short of it: Maspalomas in August averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 21 °C (70 °F), with 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain and about 13 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 21° · rain 0.0 mm · daylight 13 h 7 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: March & December

August in Maspalomas brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 21°, with about 0.0 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Maspalomas, with afternoons near 30°. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 7 min in mid-August, 37 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 March and December.

Against its neighbours, Maspalomas runs warmer than most and about as wet in August. Playa del Ingles, 1 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

August in Maspalomas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus September
1° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 7 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Playa del InglesCanary Islands1 km ESE30°21°0.0 mm
Puerto RicoCanary Islands13 km WNW29°21°0.0 mm
VecindarioCanary Islands17 km NE29°21°0.0 mm
Santa LucíaCanary Islands17 km NNE29°18°1.0 mm
San Bartolomé de TirajanaCanary Islands18 km N27°16°2.0 mm
MogánCanary Islands19 km NW29°19°1.0 mm
AgüimesCanary Islands21 km NE30°20°1.0 mm
IngenioCanary Islands23 km NE29°19°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Maspalomas 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 Maspalomas, with afternoons near 30°. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Maspalomas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January22°14°17 mm17 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
February22°14°24 mm21 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
March23°15°14 mm19 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
April24°16°8.0 mm20 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦
May25°17°2.0 mm21 km/h13 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
June27°19°1.0 mm27 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
July29°20°0.0 mm22 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
August30°21°0.0 mm18 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
September29°21°6.0 mm19 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
October27°19°13 mm18 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦✦✦✦
November25°17°16 mm15 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
December23°16°31 mm17 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Maspalomas in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Maspalomas in August?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 21 °C (70 °F), with about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Maspalomas, with afternoons near 30°. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Maspalomas?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are March and December.

How long are the days in Maspalomas in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 7 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 23 min in December to 13 h 53 min in June.

Does it snow in Maspalomas in August?

Hardly — August nights average 21 °C (70 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Maspalomas in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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