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Rota Weather in August

Rota in August

The short of it: Rota in August averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 21 °C (69 °F), with 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain and about 13 h 33 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 21° · rain 4.0 mm · daylight 13 h 33 min

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

Thirty years of records give Rota an average August high of 31°, a low of 21° and some 4.0 mm of rain. The height of summer in Rota, with afternoons near 31°. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 33 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 June.

Against its neighbours, Rota runs about middling and wetter than most in August. El Puerto de Santa María, 12 km to the ESE, is 1° warmer by day.

August in Rota, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus September
2° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 33 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
El Puerto de Santa MaríaAndalusia12 km ESE31°20°3.0 mm
CadizAndalusia12 km SSE28°21°3.0 mm
ChipionaAndalusia14 km NNW30°21°4.0 mm
Sanlúcar de BarramedaAndalusia17 km N31°20°4.0 mm
Puerto RealAndalusia19 km SE30°21°3.0 mm
Jerez de la FronteraAndalusia21 km ENE32°20°3.0 mm
San FernandoAndalusia22 km SE29°21°3.0 mm
Chiclana de la FronteraAndalusia30 km SE30°21°3.0 mm

The Almanac · Rota Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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August
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The height of summer in Rota, with afternoons near 31°. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Rota by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January16°7°59 mm13 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
February17°8°53 mm14 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
March19°10°53 mm15 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
April21°12°49 mm15 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
May24°15°30 mm15 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
June28°18°7.0 mm15 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
July31°21°0.0 mm13 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
August31°21°4.0 mm13 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
September28°19°19 mm12 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
October24°16°76 mm12 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦
November20°11°82 mm13 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦✦
December17°9°90 mm13 km/h9 h 40 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rota in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rota in August?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 21 °C (69 °F), with about 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Rota, with afternoons near 31°. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Rota?

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

How long are the days in Rota in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 33 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 40 min in December to 14 h 39 min in June.

Does it snow in Rota in August?

Hardly — August nights average 21 °C (69 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rota in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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