Your August weather guide
HotWeather in Benidorm in August
August suits a Benidorm holiday built around swimming and taking it slowly, rather than keeping active through the afternoon. Average daytime highs reach 30.8°C, nights stay warm at 22.5°C, and the sea averages 26.4°C. This is Benidorm's warmest month, so the main catch is heat rather than rain. Go if you enjoy hot weather and warm water; consider a cooler month if you prefer long walks or comfortable sleeping temperatures without air conditioning.
Long-term climate averages for Benidorm, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Benidorm, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Benidorm.
- Average daytime high
- 30.8°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 34°C
- Average night-time low
- 22.5°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 21°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +9.4°C
- London averages 21.4°C in August
- Sea temperature
- 26.4°C
- year to year: 26°C to 27°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 10.1h
- 75% of 13.5 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 3
- 13 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 66%
- Days over 25°C
- 98%
- 65% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 37.2°C
- 2012-08-10
- Record low 1991-2020
- 17.3°C
- 1998-08-03
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 30 min
- 1402 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How August compares
August is the 1st warmest month of the year in Benidorm and ranks 30th of 134 destinations we compare for August - see where else is hot in August. Within Spain it is 7th of 87 (Spain in August). Against London's average high of 21.4°C in August, Benidorm is 9.4°C warmer by day and 9.0°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in August
The typical August day in Benidorm peaks at 30.8°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 33.8°C or more. About 98% of days top 25°C and 1 in 2 pass 30°C. Nights average 22.5°C; one night in ten drops to 20.7°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day here reached 37.2°C (2012-08-10) and the coldest night 17.3°C (1998-08-03).
Rain in August
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 3 days with 1 mm or more, 13 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest August was 2017 with 46 mm, the driest 1991 with 1 mm. Humidity averages 66%.
Sea temperature in August
The sea averages 26.4°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 25.7°C to 27.3°C. This is the warmest the sea gets here all year.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.5 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:15 and sets about 20:55 local time in mid-August. Average cloud cover is 25%.
Is August a good time to visit Benidorm?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, manageable rain and long sunny days. The best months for Benidorm on our scoring are July, June, August; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Expect heat that lasts into the evening
August's heat is a regular feature, not just an occasional hot spell: 65% of days reach 30°C. The hottest days reach 33.8°C or more, so leave anything energetic for the morning and make shade part of your afternoon plans. Humidity averages 66%, which can add to the sticky feel. Pack loose, light clothing, a hat and sun protection, and keep drinking water throughout the day. Evenings are better suited to sitting outside than cooling down completely, with average night lows of 22.5°C. Air conditioning is a sensible accommodation priority, especially if warm bedrooms tend to disrupt your sleep.
Warm swimming water and plenty of sunshine
The sea is a strong reason to choose August. At an average of 26.4°C, it is comfortably in swimming territory rather than a bracing dip, making the month a good fit if you want to spend plenty of time in the water. Sunshine averages about 10.1 hours within 13.5 hours of daylight, leaving plenty of scope to swim outside the harshest midday heat. Plan around your tolerance for sun, rather than trying to stay out all day. Light clothing should do most of the work in your suitcase, but keep sun protection handy even when a sea swim is the main plan.
A little perspective
Benidorm through the year
August is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.1°C | 7.7°C | 14.6°C | 5.4 | 42 | 6 | 0% |
| February | 15.7°C | 8.0°C | 13.9°C | 6.1 | 31 | 6 | 0% |
| March | 17.9°C | 9.7°C | 14.4°C | 6.6 | 37 | 6 | 1% |
| April | 20.1°C | 11.7°C | 15.7°C | 7.3 | 42 | 7 | 4% |
| May | 23.3°C | 14.8°C | 18.4°C | 8.2 | 32 | 5 | 28% |
| Junebest | 27.6°C | 18.8°C | 22.1°C | 10.6 | 13 | 3 | 81% |
| Julybest | 30.4°C | 21.7°C | 25.2°C | 12.0 | 5 | 1 | 99% |
| AugustSelectedbest | 30.8°C | 22.5°C | 26.4°C | 10.1 | 13 | 3 | 98% |
| September | 27.3°C | 19.8°C | 25.0°C | 7.2 | 46 | 7 | 79% |
| October | 23.3°C | 16.2°C | 22.1°C | 5.9 | 48 | 7 | 28% |
| November | 18.6°C | 11.8°C | 18.9°C | 5.3 | 48 | 6 | 3% |
| December | 15.8°C | 8.9°C | 16.2°C | 5.0 | 36 | 6 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Benidorm in August FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Benidorm hot in August?
Benidorm is hot in August: the average daytime high is 30.8°C and nights average 22.5°C. About 98% of August days reach 25°C or more.
Can you swim in the sea in Benidorm in August?
The sea around Benidorm averages 26.4°C in August, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 26°C to 27°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Benidorm in August?
Benidorm sees about 3 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 13 mm of rain in a typical August. The wettest August between 1991 and 2020 was 2017 (46 mm) and the driest was 1991 (1 mm).
How sunny is Benidorm in August?
Benidorm gets around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day in August out of 13.5 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Benidorm compare with the UK in August?
Benidorm is on average 9.4°C warmer than London by day in August (30.8°C against 21.4°C).
What is the hottest August on record in Benidorm?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day in Benidorm reached 37.2°C on 2012-08-10, and the coldest night dropped to 17.3°C on 1998-08-03.
How much hotter is Benidorm than London in August?
Benidorm's average daytime high is 30.8°C, compared with London's 21.4°C. That is a noticeable step up from a typical August day at home. Expect to slow your pace and take more shade breaks, particularly around midday.
Is rain likely to spoil an August holiday?
Rain is possible, but August averages only about 3 rainy days, so it is not the main drawback when choosing this month. Keep some flexibility in your plans, but preparing for heat and sunshine matters more than packing for persistent wet weather.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Benidorm. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 1.6 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C