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Melilla Weather in August

Melilla in August

The short of it: Melilla in August averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 13 h 29 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 23° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 13 h 29 min

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

Thirty years of records give Melilla an average August high of 31°, a low of 23° and some 3.0 mm of rain. No month in Melilla runs warmer: highs about 31°. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 29 min in mid-August, 50 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 October and May.

Against its neighbours, Melilla runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. Beni Enzar, 4 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

August in Melilla, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus September
3° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 29 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Beni EnzarOriental4 km SSE31°23°4.0 mm
Had Beni ChikerOriental7 km WSW31°21°5.0 mm
NadorOriental14 km S31°22°4.0 mm
Bouizazarene IhaddadeneOriental15 km SSW32°22°4.0 mm
ZeghanghaneOriental16 km SSW31°21°5.0 mm
SelouaneOriental25 km S32°21°4.0 mm
Kariat ArkmaneOriental27 km SE31°22°2.0 mm
Al AarouiOriental32 km SSW32°21°5.0 mm

The Almanac · Melilla Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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No month in Melilla runs warmer: highs about 31°. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Melilla by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January16°9°54 mm12 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
February17°10°46 mm13 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
March19°11°36 mm13 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
April21°13°33 mm14 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
May24°16°17 mm13 km/h14 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
June28°19°3.0 mm14 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
July30°22°0.0 mm13 km/h14 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
August31°23°3.0 mm13 km/h13 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
September28°20°16 mm12 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
October24°16°31 mm10 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
November20°13°42 mm13 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
December18°10°45 mm12 km/h9 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Melilla in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Melilla in August?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. No month in Melilla runs warmer: highs about 31°. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Melilla?

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

How long are the days in Melilla in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 29 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 47 min in December to 14 h 31 min in June.

Does it snow in Melilla in August?

Hardly — August nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Melilla in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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