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Ponferrada Weather in August

Ponferrada in August

The short of it: Ponferrada in August averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 14 °C (58 °F), with 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 13 h 54 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 14° · rain 31 mm · daylight 13 h 54 min

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

August in Ponferrada brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 14°, with about 31 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 54 min in mid-August, 66 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 June and May.

Against its neighbours, Ponferrada runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Camponaraya, 7 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

August in Ponferrada, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 11 mm more rain
Versus September
4° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 54 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CamponarayaCastille and León7 km WNW29°14°30 mm
CongostoCastille and León10 km NE29°14°32 mm
CastropodameCastille and León11 km ENE28°13°33 mm
CarracedeloCastille and León11 km W29°15°31 mm
CacabelosCastille and León12 km WNW29°14°32 mm
VilladecanesCastille and León14 km WNW29°15°31 mm
BembibreCastille and León17 km ENE28°13°33 mm
TorenoCastille and León18 km NNE28°13°34 mm

The Almanac · Ponferrada 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. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Ponferrada by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January10°2°103 mm6 km/h9 h 23 min✦
February13°3°80 mm8 km/h10 h 29 min✦✦
March16°5°84 mm9 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
April18°6°80 mm10 km/h13 h 19 min✦✦✦
May22°10°64 mm9 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
June27°13°38 mm9 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
July30°15°20 mm9 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
August30°14°31 mm8 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
September25°12°56 mm7 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
October19°9°140 mm7 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦
November13°5°150 mm6 km/h9 h 41 min✦✦
December10°3°132 mm7 km/h9 h 4 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ponferrada in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ponferrada in August?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 14 °C (58 °F), with about 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Ponferrada?

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

How long are the days in Ponferrada in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 54 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 4 min in December to 15 h 17 min in June.

Does it snow in Ponferrada in August?

Hardly — August nights average 14 °C (58 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ponferrada in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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