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Palencia Weather in August

Palencia in August

The short of it: Palencia in August averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 11 mm (0.43 in) of rain and about 13 h 52 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 14° · rain 11 mm · daylight 13 h 52 min

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

Thirty years of records give Palencia an average August high of 30°, a low of 14° and some 11 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 11 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 13 h 52 min in mid-August, 65 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, Palencia runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. Villamuriel de Cerrato, 7 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

August in Palencia, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus September
5° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 52 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Villamuriel de CerratoCastille and León7 km S30°14°11 mm
Venta de BañosCastille and León10 km SSE30°14°11 mm
DueñasCastille and León15 km S30°14°12 mm
Paredes de NavaCastille and León21 km NW29°14°12 mm
BaltanásCastille and León24 km ESE30°14°12 mm
AstudilloCastille and León28 km NE30°13°13 mm
CigalesCastille and León31 km SSW31°14°13 mm
CabezónCastille and León32 km SSW31°14°12 mm

The Almanac · Palencia Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 11 mm of rain.

Climate of Palencia by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January9°1°28 mm9 km/h9 h 26 min✦✦✦
February11°1°26 mm11 km/h10 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
March15°3°46 mm12 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
April17°5°39 mm12 km/h13 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
May22°8°44 mm10 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
June27°12°37 mm9 km/h15 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
July31°14°12 mm10 km/h14 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
August30°14°11 mm9 km/h13 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
September25°11°13 mm9 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
October19°8°54 mm9 km/h10 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
November13°4°47 mm10 km/h9 h 44 min✦✦✦
December9°1°39 mm9 km/h9 h 8 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Palencia in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Palencia in August?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 11 mm (0.43 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 11 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Palencia?

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

How long are the days in Palencia in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 52 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 8 min in December to 15 h 13 min in June.

Does it snow in Palencia in August?

Hardly — August nights average 14 °C (57 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Palencia in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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