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Tarifa weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Tarifa
May–June and September are warm and good for kiting. July–August is windiest and busiest. Winter is mild, with fewer open businesses and strong winds.
Tarifa weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan16°74 mm
- Feb16°74 mm
- Mar17°80 mm
- Apr18°57 mm
- May21°26 mm
- Jun24°4 mm
- Jul26°1 mm
- Aug27°3 mm
- Sep25°26 mm
- Oct22°76 mm
- Nov19°106 mm
- Dec17°94 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C60°F | 12°C53°F | 74 mm | 79% | Cool |
| February | 16°C60°F | 12°C53°F | 74 mm | 79% | Cool |
| March | 17°C62°F | 13°C55°F | 80 mm | 79% | Cool |
| April | 18°C65°F | 14°C57°F | 57 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| May | 21°C69°F | 16°C61°F | 26 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| June | 24°C75°F | 18°C65°F | 4 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| July | 26°C80°F | 20°C69°F | 1 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| August | 27°C81°F | 21°C70°F | 3 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| September | 25°C76°F | 20°C68°F | 26 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| October | 22°C72°F | 18°C64°F | 76 mm | 81% | Pleasant |
| November | 19°C65°F | 15°C59°F | 106 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| December | 17°C62°F | 13°C56°F | 94 mm | 80% | Cool |
Best months across Spain
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Madrid | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Seville | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (38°C) |
| Valencia | Apr–Jun, Oct | Jul (35°C) |
| Málaga | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Mallorca | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Ibiza | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Tenerife | Jan–May, Oct–Nov | Sep (25°C) |
| Gran Canaria | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Granada | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Costa del Sol | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Palma | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Las Palmas | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Lanzarote | Oct–May | Sep (24°C) |
| San Sebastián | Jun–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Bilbao | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (24°C) |
| Alicante | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (34°C) |
| Fuerteventura | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Córdoba | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (38°C) |
| Marbella | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Menorca | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Cádiz | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (29°C) |
| Toledo | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Santiago de Compostela | May–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Benidorm | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Costa Blanca | Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov | Jul (34°C) |
| Costa Brava | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (25°C) |
| Maspalomas | Nov–Apr | Sep (25°C) |
| Sitges | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Tarifa | May–Jul, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Tarifa?
May–Jul, Sep–Oct. May–June and September are warm and good for kiting. July–August is windiest and busiest. Winter is mild, with fewer open businesses and strong winds.
When is the rainy season in Tarifa?
Rain peaks in November with about 106 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Tarifa?
August, with average highs of 27°C (81°F).
How cold does Tarifa get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 12°C (53°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.