Your August weather guide
HotWeather in Torremolinos in August
August suits a Torremolinos holiday built around swimming and taking things slowly in the heat. Daytime highs average 29°C, nights stay around 22°C and the sea is about 23°C, so there is little need to plan around chilly weather. It is the warmest month here, with very little rain. The catch is that sightseeing on foot or being active at midday can feel hard work, especially if you prefer milder UK summer temperatures.
Long-term climate averages for Torremolinos, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Torremolinos, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Torremolinos.
- Average daytime high
- 29.2°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 33°C
- Average night-time low
- 21.5°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 20°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +7.8°C
- London averages 21.4°C in August
- Sea temperature
- 23.3°C
- year to year: 23°C to 24°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 10.9h
- 81% of 13.4 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 1
- 4 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 65%
- Days over 25°C
- 98%
- 33% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 40.3°C
- 2020-08-02
- Record low 1991-2020
- 15.7°C
- 2006-08-18
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 48 min
- 1651 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 Torremolinos. Within Spain it is 32nd of 87 (Spain in August). Against London's average high of 21.4°C in August, Torremolinos is 7.8°C warmer by day and 8.0°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in August
The typical August day in Torremolinos peaks at 29.2°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 32.6°C or more. About 98% of days top 25°C and 1 in 3 pass 30°C. Nights average 21.5°C; one night in ten drops to 19.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day here reached 40.3°C (2020-08-02) and the coldest night 15.7°C (2006-08-18).
Rain in August
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 1 days with 1 mm or more, 4 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest August was 2017 with 31 mm, the driest 1994 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 65%.
Sea temperature in August
The sea averages 23.3°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 22.5°C to 24.3°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 21:09 local time in mid-August. Average cloud cover is 18%.
Is August a good time to visit Torremolinos?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for Torremolinos on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Plan around the heat, not just the average
The average high is a useful guide, but August can be noticeably hotter: 33% of days reach 30°C, and the hottest days can push well beyond that. With humidity at 65%, do not assume the warmth will always feel dry and easy. Keep longer walks and exercise for the cooler parts of the day, leaving midday for shade, swimming or a break indoors. Light, loose clothing, sun protection and somewhere cool to sleep should be priorities. August is a good fit if heat is part of the appeal; it is less suitable if you want to spend the whole day moving around comfortably.
Good swimming weather with little rain disruption
The sea averages 23.3°C, making swimming a reasonable part of the daily plan rather than something reserved for the bravest travellers. Its year-to-year range of 22°C to 24°C still falls within comfortable swimming territory, though personal tolerance varies. Rain is unlikely to shape the holiday, with about 1 rainy day during August, but a completely dry stay is not guaranteed. Around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day means plenty of scope for outdoor time and plenty of reason to seek shade. For a UK traveller wanting warm sea water and few rain interruptions, August works well, provided you are happy to pace yourself in the heat.
A little perspective
Torremolinos 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 | 14.9°C | 8.5°C | 15.1°C | 5.0 | 57 | 8 | 0% |
| February | 15.5°C | 8.7°C | 14.8°C | 5.8 | 48 | 7 | 0% |
| March | 17.3°C | 10.2°C | 15.1°C | 6.1 | 52 | 7 | 1% |
| April | 19.1°C | 11.9°C | 15.8°C | 7.3 | 41 | 7 | 1% |
| May | 22.2°C | 14.7°C | 17.2°C | 8.6 | 25 | 4 | 17% |
| Junebest | 26.2°C | 18.3°C | 19.5°C | 11.3 | 9 | 1 | 67% |
| Julybest | 29.1°C | 21.0°C | 21.9°C | 12.6 | 1 | 0 | 96% |
| AugustSelectedbest | 29.2°C | 21.5°C | 23.3°C | 10.9 | 4 | 1 | 98% |
| September | 25.9°C | 18.8°C | 21.6°C | 8.1 | 24 | 3 | 64% |
| October | 22.1°C | 15.5°C | 19.4°C | 5.8 | 58 | 7 | 13% |
| November | 18.0°C | 11.9°C | 17.2°C | 5.2 | 72 | 7 | 1% |
| December | 15.6°C | 9.8°C | 15.8°C | 4.5 | 69 | 7 | 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
Torremolinos in August FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Torremolinos hot in August?
Torremolinos is hot in August: the average daytime high is 29.2°C and nights average 21.5°C. About 98% of August days reach 25°C or more.
Can you swim in the sea in Torremolinos in August?
The sea around Torremolinos averages 23.3°C in August, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 23°C to 24°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Torremolinos in August?
Torremolinos sees about 1 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 4 mm of rain in a typical August. The wettest August between 1991 and 2020 was 2017 (31 mm) and the driest was 1994 (0 mm).
How sunny is Torremolinos in August?
Torremolinos gets around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day in August out of 13.4 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Torremolinos compare with the UK in August?
Torremolinos is on average 7.8°C warmer than London by day in August (29.2°C against 21.4°C).
What is the hottest August on record in Torremolinos?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day in Torremolinos reached 40.3°C on 2020-08-02, and the coldest night dropped to 15.7°C on 2006-08-18.
How much hotter is Torremolinos than London in August?
The average daytime high is 29.2°C, compared with 21.4°C in London - a difference of 7.8°C. That is a substantial step up from a typical London summer day, so plan for shade and breaks rather than keeping the same pace outdoors.
Will I need a jacket in the evenings?
Nights average 21.5°C, so light clothing will usually be enough for evenings outdoors. The coolest nights can fall to 19.5°C or lower, so a light layer is sensible if you feel the cold, but heavy outerwear is unlikely to be useful.
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 Torremolinos. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2.3 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