Marbella · SummerMonth summary
Marbella weather in August
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
23°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
3% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Marbella in August?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 13.0h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: August is an excellent time to visit Marbella. 30°C, 13.0h of sunshine — optimal conditions.
By trip type
Marbella 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
🎯 Water at 27°C and lively beaches — August is peak swimming season in Marbella In the height of summer, Marbella sees high temperatures (30°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (3% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Marbella.
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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 | 20% | 2.1 | 9.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 11°C | 17°C | 18% | 1.4 | 10.2h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 12°C | 18°C | 35% | 4.2 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 13°C | 20°C | 21% | 2.0 | 12.1h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 16°C | 23°C | 13% | 0.8 | 13.1h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ June | 20°C | 27°C | 3% | 0.2 | 13.7h | 9.8/10 |
| ☀️ July | 23°C | 30°C | 1% | 0.0 | 13.2h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ August | 23°C | 30°C | 3% | 0.2 | 13.0h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ September | 21°C | 27°C | 12% | 0.8 | 11.7h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 18°C | 24°C | 19% | 2.4 | 10.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 13°C | 19°C | 19% | 2.6 | 9.8h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 11°C | 17°C | 24% | 2.3 | 9.0h | 7.1/10 |
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, Marbella averages 30°C, 3% rainy days and 13.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.1/10.
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Comparison
August vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Marbella in August
Is August a good time to visit Marbella?
August is an excellent time to visit Marbella (score 9.1/10). With 30°C, 13.0h of sunshine and 3% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Marbella in August?
Temperatures reach 30°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 13.0h/day.
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