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San Fermín Weather in August

San Fermín in August

The short of it: San Fermín in August averages a high of 33 °C (92 °F) and a low of 19 °C (65 °F), with 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain and about 13 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 19° · rain 7.0 mm · daylight 13 h 45 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: May & April

Thirty years of records give San Fermín an average August high of 33°, a low of 19° and some 7.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 45 min in mid-August, 61 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and April.

Against its neighbours, San Fermín runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Usera, 2 km to the NNW, is 1° cooler by day.

August in San Fermín, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus September
5° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 45 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
UseraMadrid2 km NNW33°18°7.0 mm
VillaverdeMadrid2 km SSW33°19°7.0 mm
San DiegoMadrid3 km NE33°18°7.0 mm
ArganzuelaMadrid3 km N33°18°7.0 mm
Puente de VallecasMadrid3 km NE33°18°7.0 mm
CarabanchelMadrid4 km NW32°18°7.0 mm
NumanciaMadrid4 km NE33°18°7.0 mm
LavapiésMadrid4 km NNW33°18°7.0 mm

The Almanac · San Fermín Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of San Fermín by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January11°2°32 mm7 km/h9 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
February13°3°28 mm8 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
March17°6°30 mm9 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
April19°8°40 mm10 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
May24°11°40 mm9 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
June30°16°16 mm9 km/h15 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
July34°19°7.0 mm8 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦
August33°19°7.0 mm8 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦✦
September28°14°23 mm8 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October21°10°53 mm8 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
November15°5°46 mm8 km/h9 h 52 min✦✦✦
December11°3°41 mm7 km/h9 h 18 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about San Fermín in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in San Fermín in August?

Days average 33 °C (92 °F) and nights 19 °C (65 °F), with about 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit San Fermín?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are May and April.

How long are the days in San Fermín in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 45 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 18 min in December to 15 h 2 min in June.

Does it snow in San Fermín in August?

Hardly — August nights average 19 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for San Fermín in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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