Costa Brava · August
Best travel monthPeak seasonSpain · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 14° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 23° | 28° | 31° | 30° | 27° | 23° | 17° | 14° |
MINMIN | 3° | 4° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 16° | 19° | 19° | 16° | 13° | 7° | 4° |
☀️Sunshine | 6h UV 4 | 6h UV 5 | 7h UV 6 | 9h UV 8 | 9h UV 8 | 10h UV 9 | 11h UV 9 | 10h UV 8 | 8h UV 7 | 7h UV 5 | 6h UV 4 | 5h UV 4 |
🌊Water Temp | 14° | 13° | 14° | 15° | 17° | 21° | 24° | 25° | 23° | 20° | 18° | 15° |
🌧Rain Days | 3d44mm | 4d45mm | 5d63mm | 5d54mm | 6d57mm | 4d39mm | 3d31mm | 4d42mm | 5d63mm | 5d70mm | 4d70mm | 2d23mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Peak season — flights and hotels at their annual highest. Book early.
August is one of the best months to visit Costa Brava — with 9 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 30°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 30°C, cooling to 18°C at night (daily average: 24°C). With 9 sunshine hours per day, August is one of the sunniest months — 42 mm of rain over 4 days. Sea temperature is 24°C — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in August are ideal.
Packing list for Costa Brava in August
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Dünne Strickjacke für kühle Abende
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Costa Brava?
- Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Costa Brava (Climate Score: 82/100). Pleasant temperatures (30°C), good sunshine (9 h/day), and few rain days (4) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Costa Brava in August?
- In August, Costa Brava sees daily highs of 30°C. Nights cool to 18°C, with a daily average of 24°C.
- How much rain falls in Costa Brava in August?
- In August, Costa Brava receives an average of 42 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Costa Brava get in August?
- Costa Brava averages 9 sunshine hours per day in August — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Costa Brava in August?
- Water temperature in Costa Brava in August averages 24°C — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
