Weather in Benalmadena in August

How August compares

August is the 1st warmest month of the year in Benalmadena. Within Spain it is 60th of 87 (Spain in August). Against London's average high of 21.4°C in August, Benalmadena is 6.1°C warmer by day and 6.3°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in August

The typical August day in Benalmadena peaks at 27.5°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 30.5°C or more. About 91% of days top 25°C and 1 in 7 pass 30°C. Nights average 19.8°C; one night in ten drops to 18.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day here reached 38.2°C (2020-08-02) and the coldest night 15.0°C (1993-08-27).

Rain in August

Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 1 days with 1 mm or more, 5 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest August was 2017 with 51 mm, the driest 1994 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 66%.

Sea temperature in August

The sea averages 23.1°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 22.3°C to 24.1°C. This is the warmest the sea gets here all year.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.4 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:36 and sets about 21:10 local time in mid-August. Average cloud cover is 19%.

Is August a good time to visit Benalmadena?

Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for Benalmadena on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug.

Expect reliable warmth, with some hotter days

August's heat is fairly dependable: 91% of days reach 25°C, while 14% reach 30°C. That makes warm-weather clothing the sensible starting point, without assuming every afternoon will be intensely hot. Plan longer walks for the morning or later in the day, and leave room for shade around midday. Humidity averages 66%, so the warmth may feel sticky at times, particularly if you are active. Loose, breathable clothes will be more useful than heavy layers. If you find hot weather tiring, August is not the gentlest choice here; it works better when you can slow down and take breaks.

Rain is unlikely to shape the holiday

With about 1 rainy day in August, wet weather is unlikely to dominate your plans, though a dry month is not a promise of an entirely rain-free stay. Sunshine averages about 10.9 hours a day out of 13.4 hours of daylight, giving you plenty of scope to spend time outdoors without putting everything into the hottest part of the day. Pack sun cream, sunglasses and a hat, and make shade part of the plan rather than an afterthought. A flexible afternoon is more useful than a packed schedule: you can swim, rest or head out later as the heat eases.

Good swimming weather and mild evenings

The sea averages 23.1°C, with a year-to-year range of 22°C to 24°C, making August a sensible choice if swimming matters to you. It should suit travellers who dislike a cold dip, although personal comfort still varies. Nights average around 20°C, so light evening clothes are a reasonable default. A light layer is useful if you tend to feel chilly when sitting outside, rather than something you should expect to need throughout the evening. Taken together, the warm sea and mild nights favour an easy pace, with time in the water during the day and outdoor plans after the strongest sunshine has passed.