August · Spain
Best time to visit Picos de Europa in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Picos de Europa in August
Average temperature 17°C, 37 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
9.5/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 37 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Picos de Europa scores 9.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 17°C, 37 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Picos de Europa's limestone peaks rise above Asturias, Cantabria and León in northern Spain.
August ranks 2nd of 12 for Picos de Europa — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 37 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.8 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Picos de Europa at 9.5/10 (2nd of 12), just behind July at 9.8/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Picos de Europa in August?
- In August, Picos de Europa averages 17°C, 37 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.5/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Picos de Europa?
- August earns a 9.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Picos de Europa in August?
- Expect about 37 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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