Benidorm in August: weather, sea and travel tips
Is August a good time to visit?
August in Benidorm offers warm days and evenings by the sea. Nights average +24 °C, so pronounced evening coolness is not something to count on.
Weather in August
August is over. Check the forecast for an upcoming trip, and use the August data as a guide for next season. Benidorm in September.
- Water
- +26 °C
- Daytime air
- +30 °C
- Night-time air
- +24 °C
Early, mid or late August?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 August | +30 °C | +24 °C | +26 °C |
| 11–20 August | +30 °C | +24 °C | +26 °C |
| 21–31 August | +29 °C | +24 °C | +26 °C |
Hot days in August
Share of days when the daytime temperature reached +30 °C or higher, based on the weather archive.
Water in August
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +26 °C for the month. It averages +26 °C in the first ten days and +26 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Benidorm.
Rainfall in August
In August, the average is 3 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 1 to 6 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
August or September: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | +30 °C | +24 °C | +26 °C |
| September | +26 °C | +22 °C | +25 °C |
August has warmer days than September. September offers cooler conditions for walks.
The annual charts for Benidorm compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at August, see the August charts and archive by year.
Things to do in August
- In dry weather, the Balcón del Mediterráneo offers coastal views. The upper terrace avoids the steep steps down to the lower section.
- The Poniente promenade runs from Elche Park beside the beach. Its colourful curves offer a different view of Benidorm from the narrow streets of the old centre.
- For a rainy spell, the Boca del Calvari museum on Paseo de la Carretera is an indoor option. Exhibitions change, so the current theme and visiting hours are worth checking before a visit.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2020–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2020–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.