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Spain in August

Weather, crowds and prices in Spain in August — and where in the country to go.

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A country is rarely uniformly good or bad in a given month. Below is what August looks like across Spain, followed by the places that are actually at their best.

Average high
31°
Average low 20°
Crowds
High
73/100
Prices
$$
shoulder season
Rainfall
Dry
Hot — midday shade matters
Spain

Top tours in Spain for August

The most popular tours in the places we rank for Spain, from our booking partner.

Where to go in Spain in August

Ranked by how August scores at each place on weather, crowds and price.

Spain weather in August

Typical conditions in Spain during August, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.

The best time to visit Spain

Taken across the whole country, January · November · February tends to give the strongest mix of weather, space and value. Individual destinations shift that window, sometimes by months — the table below is the honest version.

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Spain in August?

Typical conditions in Spain during August, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast. Average highs sit around 31°C with lows near 20°C.

Where should you go in Spain in August?

Tenerife, Valencia, Granada.

What is the best month to visit Spain?

January, November, February.

Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation.