Calpe is located on the Costa Blanca between Valencia and Alicante and is known for its beaches. The town is dived into two parts with the famous Calpe rock in the middle and the Playa Arenal and Playa Levante on both sides. There is a beautiful boulevard on the beach with a lot of restaurants and places to have a drink. Calpe has a lot of restaurants and shops. Nearby you can find rock-cut sea pools at the Roman site Baños de la Reina.
Calpe is an ancient fishing village with a rich history. Due to its strategic position on the coast, it had attracted many settlers throughout history. The Romans used Calpe to dry saltfish and made it a prosperous colony. The peace of the 18th century enabled Calpe to regenerate and form the current tourist location. During the second half of the 19th century, it started to be a fishing town. Already before the second world war summer tourist discovered Calpe. And after the war, more and more houses and small hotels were built for the increasing amount of tourists, from the 1970s onward a lot of new homes, apartments, and hotels were built.
August weather in Calpe Spain To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in August in Calpe, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if August is comfortable or humid Generally, August in Calpe will be quite hot. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 89°F / 32°C. As there is not a lot of humidity, it will feel comfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 69°F / 21°C. Many will prefer a location with air conditioning due to the humidity level. Calpe does not have a lot of rainy days in August. You can expect around 2 rainy days, with on average 0.2 inches / 5 mm of rain during the whole month.
The forecast for August 2025 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.
August weather in Calpe Spain in more detail To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in August in Calpe, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds- What will the temperature be in Calpe in August Generally, you can expect in August an average temperature of 89°F / 32°C during the day and an average of 69°F / 21°C during the night. In August, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 98°F / 37°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 64°F / 18°C.
When looking at the whole year, January, February and December are the coldest months, with an average temperature of around 60°F / 16°C. July and August are the hottest months, with an average temperature of around 89°F / 32°C. When comparing August with the temperature in the month before and after, this is equal to July, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 89°F / 32°C. And slightly more than September, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 82°F / 28°C.
Day and night temperature variation for Calpe during the year. Day and night temperature variation for Calpe during the year.
But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, July and August are the hottest months, with a temperature of around 98°F / 37°C. January and December are the coldest months, with a temperature of around 71°F / 22°C. When comparing August with the temperature in the month before and after, this is equal to July, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 98°F / 37°C. And slightly more than September, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 93°F / 34°C.
In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Calpe each month:
Day and night temperature variation for Calpe during the year. Day and night temperature variation for Calpe during the year.
- Can you expect rain in August in Calpe? Generally, you can expect about 2 rain days in August, with on average 0.2 inches / 5 mm of rain.
When looking at the whole year, July is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 0.1 inches / 2 mmmm. November is the wettest month, with an average rainfall of around 1.5 inches / 39 mmmm. When comparing August with the month before and after, this is slightly more than July, which sees around 0.1 inches / 2 mm of rain. And a lot less than September, which sees around 0.8 inches / 20 mm of rain
Rain days for Calpe during the year. Rain days for Calpe during the year.
If we look at the number of days with rain, July is the month with the least amount of rain days with an average of between 1 and 2 days. April and November And are the months with the most rain days with an average of between 6 and 7 days When comparing August with the month before and after, this is almost equal to July, which sees an average of between 1 and 2 days of rain. And slightly less than September, which sees around 5 days of rain
- What will the water temperature be in Calpe for August You can expect in August, the water temperature for Calpe to be between 80°F / 27°C and 77°F / 25°C.
To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water. July and August And have the highest water temperature, withan average of between 80°F / 27°C and 82°F / 28°C. February has the lowest water temperature, with around 59°F / 15°C. When comparing the water temperature from August with the month before and after, August has a water temperature equal to July, with a water temperature of an average of between 80°F / 27°C and 82°F / 28°C. And almost equal to the water temperature from September, that is an average of between 78°F / 26°C and 80°F / 27°C.
Water temperature for Calpe during the year. Water temperature for Calpe during the year.
- Can you expect in August a lot of sunny days in Calpe Generally, you can expect around 8 sunny days in August and around 22 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.
When looking at the whole year, January is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with around 12 sunny days. May is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with an average of between 6 and 7 sunny days. When comparing August with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to July, with an average of between 7 and 8 sunny days. And almost equal to September, with around 8 sunny days
The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Calpe The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Calpe
We have looked at the sunny days in Calpe. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. January is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with around 9 cloudy days. July is the month with the lowest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 0 and 1 cloudy days. When comparing August with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to July, with an average of between 0 and 1 cloudy days. And almost equal to September, with an average of between 2 and 3 cloudy days
- Will it be comfortable in August in Calpe? Generally, August in Calpe will not be very humid, and will feel comfortable.
We use the humidity and temperature in Calpe to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable. When looking at the whole year, January has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air). July has the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "slightly uncomfortable" (moderately humid). When comparing August with the month before and after, this is slightly less than July, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "slightly uncomfortable" (moderately humid). And slightly more than September, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "very comfortable" (low humidty)
Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Calpe Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Calpe
What to do in Calpe Spain in August
Calpe has a lot of places that are worthwhile visiting:
The beaches: Calpe has several ling sandy beaches surrounded by a promenade with many restaurants and shops. In the summer they are very crowded, but in the winter you can have a big sport for yourself. Calpe Rock: More than 300 meter (984 feet) high and part of a protected National Park. If you are up to it, you can climb the rock or part of it. There are several guided excursions Queen's Baths (Baños de la Reina): originally it was a fish farm. Calpe Fish Market (La Lonja de Calpe) Archaeological Museum Walking routes: There are many different routes both on the coastline and more in the countryside. Calpe Old Town: Visit the old narrow streets of Calpe's Old Town
Is it humid in Calpe Spain in August? A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Calpe Spain in August. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in August in Calpe, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable. To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Calpe during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of August, you can expect that Calpe will not be very humid, and will feel comfortable.
January is the month with the most comfort. It will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most.. July is the most uncomfortable month. It will be moderately humid, and can feel slightly uncomfortable for some. In the graph, you can see that there is a significant difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months
Humidity level for Calpe Humidity level for Calpe
Is August a good time to go to Calpe Spain? Trying to answer the question of whether August is a good time to go to Calpe is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important. These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.
If we look at the average temperature for Calpe in August, we can see that it will be too hot for a lot of visitors. In August, you can expect it to be quite hot, with an average temperature of around 89°F / 32°C. As there is not a lot of humidity, it will feel comfortable. During the night, it will be around 69°F / 21°C. As the number of overcast days is not high, you can enjoy the sun with around 8 sunny days and 22 partly sunny days. The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 2 rainy days, with on average 0.2 inches / 5 mm of rain during August. If it were more than five days, the location would be slightly less attractive for a shorter stay. We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that August in Calpe Spain is not the most optimal destination. But that doesn't mean it is not a good time for you to go. As said before, each visitor has their own preferences when it comes to the weather.
Does it rain all day in Calpe Spain in August?
In Calpe, it does not rain all day in August. You can expect around 2 rainy days, with on average 0.2 inches / 5 mm of rain during the month. Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Calpe Spain, there are, on average 8 sunny days and 22 partly sunny days in August. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.
Is August the rainiest month in Calpe Spain? August is not the month with the most rainy days, and not the month with the most rain. To answer what the rainiest month is in Calpe, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days. April and November are the months with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 7 days with rain. July is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 1 day. April and November are the months with the most rain. These are not equal to the months with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 1.5 inches / 39 mm of rain. July is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 0.1 inches / 2 mm of rain.
Is August the most sunniest month in Calpe Spain? August is not the month with the most sunny days, not the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days. To answer what the sunniest month is in Calpe, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny. January is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 8 sunny days, and 22 partly suny days. May is the month with the lowest number of sunny days. July is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. July is the month with the lowest number of overcast days. While January is the month with the highest number of overcast days.
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