Weather in Menorca in August

How August compares

August is the 1st warmest month of the year in Menorca and ranks 107th of 134 destinations we compare for August - see where else is hot in August. Within Spain it is 71st of 87 (Spain in August). Against London's average high of 21.4°C in August, Menorca is 5.4°C warmer by day and 10.1°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in August

The typical August day in Menorca peaks at 26.8°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 28.9°C or more. About 87% of days top 25°C and 1 in 33 pass 30°C. Nights average 23.6°C; one night in ten drops to 21.9°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day here reached 33.9°C (2017-08-01) and the coldest night 17.6°C (2002-08-11).

Rain in August

Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 2 days with 1 mm or more, 9 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest August was 2002 with 60 mm, the driest 1994 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 72%.

Sea temperature in August

The sea averages 26.0°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 25.2°C to 26.8°C. This is the warmest the sea gets here all year.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.6 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:55 and sets about 20:40 local time in mid-August. Average cloud cover is 21%.

Is August a good time to visit Menorca?

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

Warm days, with little cooling after dark

The heat is generally better suited to a relaxed pace than strenuous activity at midday. Around 87% of days reach 25°C, so pack light, breathable clothing and make shade part of your plans rather than relying on cooler spells. Humidity averages 72%, which can make the warmth feel sticky, particularly when the air is still. With average night-time lows near 24°C, checking that your accommodation has air conditioning is sensible if you struggle to sleep in warm rooms. Evenings usually call for light clothing rather than heavy layers. Put more active plans earlier in the day and leave yourself room for a slower afternoon.

Dry weather makes outdoor plans straightforward

Rain is unlikely to shape the whole holiday, with about 2 rainy days in August. That makes this a sensible month if you want to spend much of your time outdoors without routinely planning around showers, though a dry monthly average is not a guarantee of uninterrupted sunshine. There are about 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, so sun protection and regular shade breaks deserve more attention in your packing than wet-weather clothing. Use the earlier and later parts of the day for walking, and keep midday flexible. The combination of warm water and little rain particularly suits travellers whose main priority is swimming and relaxing.