SpainThe weather in August in the Canary Islands
It's warm in August in the Canary Islands with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 23°C.
Looking for great weather? August is a good time to be in the Canary Islands. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for the Canary Islands, Spain. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 44°C in 2021, the Canary Islands reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 18°C to a highest value of 33°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at the Canary Islands is 24°C this month. Comfortable for a swim.
Rainfall amount
According to weather history, there is only 8 mm of precipitation in August. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.
Daily weather in August for the Canary Islands
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in the Canary Islands. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| Canary Islands | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 29°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 32°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 21°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 8 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 1 day | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Canary Islands with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 22°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps rise to around 30°C, with nights around 23°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Canary Islands is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in the Canary Islands, Spain. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in the Canary Islands
Temperature in August in the Canary Islands over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in the Canary Islands, Spain. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in August in the Canary Islands
Total precipitation in August in the Canary Islands over the years
Daily UV index in August in the Canary Islands
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in the Canary Islands, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in the Canary Islands by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the Canary Islands. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.