El Hierro · SummerMonth summary
El Hierro weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
16°C – 23°C
🌧 Rainy days
3% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit El Hierro in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (23°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Favourable conditions in August (8.8/10). August scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
El Hierro in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Optimal hiking conditions — 23°C and low rain risk (3%) Summer in El Hierro brings pleasant temperatures (23°C) and long sunny days (12.3h of sunshine). Rain is virtually absent (3% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 10°C | 16°C | 13% | 0.5 | 10.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ February | 10°C | 16°C | 16% | 0.7 | 10.9h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 11°C | 16°C | 20% | 0.7 | 11.1h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ April | 12°C | 17°C | 17% | 0.7 | 12.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 13°C | 19°C | 11% | 0.4 | 12.9h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 20°C | 8% | 0.4 | 13.2h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 15°C | 21°C | 0% | 0.0 | 13.0h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 16°C | 23°C | 3% | 0.1 | 12.3h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 16°C | 22°C | 9% | 0.8 | 11.9h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 15°C | 21°C | 18% | 0.6 | 10.7h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 13°C | 19°C | 20% | 0.8 | 10.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 12°C | 17°C | 21% | 0.7 | 9.9h | 7.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, El Hierro averages 23°C, 3% rainy days and 12.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10.
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Comparison
August vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — El Hierro in August
Is August a good time to visit El Hierro?
August is an excellent time to visit El Hierro (score 8.8/10). With 23°C, 12.3h of sunshine and 3% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in El Hierro in August?
With 23°C and 12.3h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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