Your August weather guide
HotWeather in Magaluf in August
August suits a Magaluf holiday built around swimming and hot weather, rather than keeping cool while out and about. Average daytime highs reach 28.6°C, nights stay warm at 24.2°C, and the sea averages 26.6°C. Rain is usually a small interruption rather than a defining feature of the month. The catch is limited relief from the heat after sunset, so this is a better choice for travellers who enjoy warmth than those who prefer fresh evenings.
Long-term climate averages for Magaluf, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Magaluf, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Magaluf.
- Average daytime high
- 28.6°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 31°C
- Average night-time low
- 24.2°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 23°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +7.2°C
- London averages 21.4°C in August
- Sea temperature
- 26.6°C
- year to year: 26°C to 27°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 10.5h
- 78% of 13.5 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 2
- 16 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days over 25°C
- 96%
- 19% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 37.4°C
- 2017-08-01
- Record low 1991-2020
- 17.9°C
- 2020-08-31
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 24 min
- 1311 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 Magaluf. Within Spain it is 49th of 87 (Spain in August). Against London's average high of 21.4°C in August, Magaluf is 7.2°C warmer by day and 10.7°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in August
The typical August day in Magaluf peaks at 28.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 30.7°C or more. About 96% of days top 25°C and 1 in 5 pass 30°C. Nights average 24.2°C; one night in ten drops to 22.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day here reached 37.4°C (2017-08-01) and the coldest night 17.9°C (2020-08-31).
Rain in August
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 2 days with 1 mm or more, 16 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest August was 1991 with 98 mm, the driest 2011 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 71%.
Sea temperature in August
The sea averages 26.6°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 26.0°C to 27.4°C. This is the warmest the sea gets here all year.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.5 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:02 and sets about 20:46 local time in mid-August. Average cloud cover is 23%.
Is August a good time to visit Magaluf?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for Magaluf on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Hot days with little cooling overnight
August is Magaluf's warmest month, so plan around the heat rather than expecting mild summer weather. Days reach 25°C on 96% of occasions, while 19% reach 30°C: consistently warm conditions are more typical than extreme heat. Humidity averages 71%, which can make the warmth feel sticky, particularly when you are moving around. Put longer walks earlier in the day, leave room for shade around midday, and pack loose, breathable clothing. Nights offer only modest relief, so air conditioning is a sensible accommodation priority if you struggle to sleep in warmth. This is not the month to choose for reliably cool evenings.
Warm swimming water and mostly dry plans
The sea is a strong reason to choose August: at an average of 26.6°C, swimming should feel comfortably warm rather than bracing. Sunshine averages about 10.5 hours within 13.5 hours of daylight, giving you plenty of scope to move outdoor plans away from the hottest part of the day. Sunscreen, a hat and access to shade deserve more attention in your packing and planning than heavy rainwear. There are about 2 rainy days, so rain is unlikely to dominate a typical stay, but a completely dry holiday is not guaranteed. Keep plans flexible if a wet spell arrives rather than assuming every day will be clear.
A little perspective
Magaluf 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 | 14.0°C | 10.8°C | 14.8°C | 4.9 | 35 | 6 | 0% |
| February | 13.9°C | 10.3°C | 14.1°C | 5.7 | 32 | 6 | 0% |
| March | 15.6°C | 11.7°C | 14.4°C | 6.6 | 26 | 5 | 0% |
| April | 17.6°C | 13.6°C | 15.7°C | 7.2 | 37 | 7 | 0% |
| May | 20.9°C | 16.6°C | 18.4°C | 8.3 | 29 | 5 | 6% |
| Junebest | 25.0°C | 20.4°C | 22.1°C | 10.7 | 16 | 3 | 49% |
| Julybest | 28.1°C | 23.4°C | 25.3°C | 12.1 | 5 | 1 | 93% |
| AugustSelectedbest | 28.6°C | 24.2°C | 26.6°C | 10.5 | 16 | 2 | 96% |
| September | 25.6°C | 21.7°C | 25.3°C | 7.3 | 44 | 7 | 65% |
| October | 22.1°C | 18.6°C | 22.6°C | 5.6 | 53 | 8 | 10% |
| November | 17.8°C | 14.7°C | 19.2°C | 4.8 | 51 | 8 | 0% |
| December | 15.1°C | 12.1°C | 16.4°C | 4.7 | 38 | 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
Magaluf in August FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Magaluf hot in August?
Magaluf is hot in August: the average daytime high is 28.6°C and nights average 24.2°C. About 96% of August days reach 25°C or more.
Can you swim in the sea in Magaluf in August?
The sea around Magaluf averages 26.6°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 Magaluf in August?
Magaluf sees about 2 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 16 mm of rain in a typical August. The wettest August between 1991 and 2020 was 1991 (98 mm) and the driest was 2011 (0 mm).
How sunny is Magaluf in August?
Magaluf gets around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day in August out of 13.5 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Magaluf compare with the UK in August?
Magaluf is on average 7.2°C warmer than London by day in August (28.6°C against 21.4°C).
What is the hottest August on record in Magaluf?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day in Magaluf reached 37.4°C on 2017-08-01, and the coldest night dropped to 17.9°C on 2020-08-31.
How much hotter is Magaluf than London in August?
Magaluf's average daytime high is 28.6°C, compared with 21.4°C in London - a difference of 7.2°C. That is a noticeable step up, so expect to take more shade breaks and favour lighter clothing than you might at home.
Will I need a jacket in the evenings?
With an average night low of 24.2°C, light clothing is the sensible starting point for evenings. A jacket is unlikely to be your main concern outdoors; a light layer may still be useful if you feel cold in air-conditioned spaces.
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 Magaluf. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 3.7 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