Your August weather guide
HotWeather in Playa de las Americas in August
August is a good choice for Playa de las Americas if you want warm sea swimming and dry summer weather. Average daytime highs are around 27°C, nights stay near 21°C and the sea reaches 23°C. It is the resort's warmest month, so it suits travellers happy with heat rather than those looking for cool walking weather. The catch is that hotter days can make midday activity uncomfortable, especially with the humidity.
Long-term climate averages for Playa de las Américas, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Playa de las Americas, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Playa de las Américas.
- Average daytime high
- 26.6°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 31°C
- Average night-time low
- 21.3°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 19°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +5.2°C
- London averages 21.4°C in August
- Sea temperature
- 23.0°C
- year to year: 22°C to 24°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 11.7h
- 90% of 13.0 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 1
- 2 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days over 25°C
- 65%
- 16% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 36.7°C
- 2016-08-10
- Record low 1991-2020
- 16.1°C
- 2002-08-14
- Flight from London
- ≈ 4 h 24 min
- 2917 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 Playa de las Americas. Within Spain it is 75th of 87 (Spain in August). Against London's average high of 21.4°C in August, Playa de las Americas is 5.2°C warmer by day and 7.8°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in August
The typical August day in Playa de las Americas peaks at 26.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 31.0°C or more. About 65% of days top 25°C and 1 in 6 pass 30°C. Nights average 21.3°C; one night in ten drops to 18.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day here reached 36.7°C (2016-08-10) and the coldest night 16.1°C (2002-08-14).
Rain in August
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 1 days with 1 mm or more, 2 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest August was 1998 with 6 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 70%.
Sea temperature in August
The sea averages 23.0°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 22.4°C to 23.5°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.7°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 11.7 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:37 and sets about 20:46 local time in mid-August. Average cloud cover is 10%.
Is August a good time to visit Playa de las Americas?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for Playa de las Americas on our scoring are July, August, September; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug, Sep.
Warm rather than relentlessly hot, but plan for hotter days
The usual daytime warmth is manageable if you can take shade breaks, but August is not a reliably mild option. Temperatures reach 25°C on 65% of days, while 16% reach 30°C. That makes a flexible daily plan more useful than assuming every afternoon will feel the same. With humidity at 70%, you may find the warmth less comfortable when active. Put longer walks in the morning or later in the day, and leave room for a shaded lunch or an indoor break. Pack light, breathable clothing for daytime and evenings; the average night low offers warmth rather than much of a cool-down.
Plenty of time outdoors, with little need for a rain plan
Rain is unlikely to shape your holiday: August averages about 1 rainy day, so waterproofs are less of a packing priority than sun protection. There are about 11.7 hours of sunshine within 13 hours of daylight, giving you plenty of scope to enjoy the outdoors without spending the hottest part of the day in direct sun. The sea averages 23°C, making swimming a reasonable part of your plans rather than something reserved for cold-water enthusiasts. Its year-to-year range is 22°C to 24°C, so personal comfort still matters. This weather particularly suits travellers who want swimming and relaxed outdoor time, with shade available when they need it.
A little perspective
Playa de las Americas 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 | 19.6°C | 15.1°C | 19.9°C | 7.0 | 19 | 4 | 1% |
| February | 19.8°C | 15.1°C | 19.3°C | 7.9 | 25 | 4 | 3% |
| March | 20.4°C | 15.4°C | 19.1°C | 8.4 | 23 | 5 | 8% |
| April | 20.6°C | 15.7°C | 19.5°C | 9.0 | 17 | 5 | 6% |
| May | 21.7°C | 16.7°C | 20.2°C | 10.0 | 9 | 3 | 9% |
| June | 23.2°C | 18.1°C | 21.3°C | 11.7 | 6 | 2 | 18% |
| Julybest | 25.9°C | 20.4°C | 22.1°C | 12.9 | 1 | 0 | 51% |
| AugustSelectedbest | 26.6°C | 21.3°C | 23.0°C | 11.7 | 2 | 1 | 65% |
| Septemberbest | 25.4°C | 20.4°C | 23.7°C | 9.2 | 11 | 3 | 49% |
| October | 24.5°C | 19.7°C | 23.6°C | 7.4 | 25 | 6 | 30% |
| November | 22.6°C | 18.1°C | 22.5°C | 6.6 | 22 | 6 | 16% |
| December | 20.7°C | 16.4°C | 21.1°C | 6.6 | 39 | 6 | 1% |
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
Playa de las Americas in August FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Playa de las Americas hot in August?
Playa de las Americas is hot in August: the average daytime high is 26.6°C and nights average 21.3°C. About 65% of August days reach 25°C or more.
Can you swim in the sea in Playa de las Americas in August?
The sea around Playa de las Americas averages 23.0°C in August, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 22°C to 24°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Playa de las Americas in August?
Playa de las Americas sees about 1 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 2 mm of rain in a typical August. The wettest August between 1991 and 2020 was 1998 (6 mm) and the driest was 1991 (0 mm).
How sunny is Playa de las Americas in August?
Playa de las Americas gets around 11.7 hours of sunshine a day in August out of 13.0 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Playa de las Americas compare with the UK in August?
Playa de las Americas is on average 5.2°C warmer than London by day in August (26.6°C against 21.4°C).
What is the hottest August on record in Playa de las Americas?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day in Playa de las Americas reached 36.7°C on 2016-08-10, and the coldest night dropped to 16.1°C on 2002-08-14.
How much warmer is it than London in August?
Playa de las Americas has an average daytime high of 26.6°C, compared with London's 21.4°C. The difference is 5.2°C: a noticeable step up in warmth, particularly if you are planning active days rather than spending time by the water.
Will I need a jacket in the evenings?
Light clothing should suit many evenings, with an average night low of 21.3°C. A light extra layer is still sensible if you feel the cold: the coolest 10% of nights fall to 18.5°C or lower.
Is August a good choice if I dislike extreme heat?
It can work if you are comfortable with summer warmth and willing to slow down at midday, but August is the resort's warmest month. The hottest 10% of days reach 31°C or more, so milder conditions are not guaranteed.
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 Playa de las Américas. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 4.4 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