Spain

Spain in August

Europe Updated 2026-07-01

Madrid and the inland cities empty out while every kilometre of coastline is full, so August is the one month when the big cities are oddly good value.

Is August a good time to visit Spain?

August sits mid-range in Spain — around 61/100 nationally. January is noticeably calmer.

What closes and what fills up in August

  • Assumption, 15 August
  • Peak domestic holiday month

Spain city by city in August

The same month can feel very different depending where you are.

City Crowd High Wet days
Seville 30 36°C 1
Granada 56 34°C 1
Madrid 64 33°C 2
Barcelona 92 29°C 4

How August compares across the year

Book things to do

Spain: tours and tickets in Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Granada, from our booking partner.

Affiliate links: if you book through them we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. It never changes a crowd score or the order of our recommendations.

Frequently asked questions

Is August a good month to visit Spain?

August sits mid-range in Spain — around 61/100 nationally. January is noticeably calmer.

How busy is Spain in August?

Averaged across the destinations we track, Spain sits near 61/100 in August. The calmest of them is Seville.

What is the weather like in Spain in August?

Expect average highs near 33°C and lows near 20°C, with roughly 2 wet days — though Spain varies by region.

Other months in Spain