Gibraltar · SummerMonth summary
Gibraltar weather in August
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
22°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
4% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Gibraltar in August?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (28°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Visiting Gibraltar in August is a safe bet: great weather, only 4% chance of rain.
By trip type
Gibraltar in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
Summer in Gibraltar brings pleasant temperatures (28°C) and long sunny days (13.0h of sunshine). Rain is virtually absent (4% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Gibraltar.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 9°C | 15°C | 30% | 2.6 | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 10°C | 16°C | 28% | 1.8 | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 11°C | 17°C | 41% | 4.4 | 10.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 13°C | 19°C | 29% | 2.0 | 12.2h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 15°C | 22°C | 13% | 0.9 | 13.0h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ June | 18°C | 26°C | 8% | 0.3 | 13.5h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ July | 20°C | 28°C | 2% | 0.1 | 13.0h | 9.8/10 |
| ☀️ August | 22°C | 28°C | 4% | 0.2 | 13.0h | 9.7/10 |
| ☀️ September | 20°C | 26°C | 17% | 1.0 | 11.6h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 17°C | 23°C | 28% | 2.4 | 10.1h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 13°C | 19°C | 29% | 3.3 | 9.7h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 11°C | 16°C | 31% | 2.9 | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
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, Gibraltar averages 28°C, 4% rainy days and 13.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.7/10.
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Comparison
August vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Gibraltar in August
Is August a good time to visit Gibraltar?
August is an excellent time to visit Gibraltar (score 9.7/10). With 28°C, 13.0h of sunshine and 4% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Gibraltar in August?
With 28°C and 13.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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