July Weather in Tarifa, Spain - 2025

Tarifa is a small town in the South of Spain situated at the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Atlantic and Mediterranean meet. It directly faces Morocco in Africa. Tarifa is a melting pot of traditions from both Africa and Spain. You cannot ignore the touches of this influence in music, food, and architecture. Tarifa is also famously considered the European capital of Kite Surfing because of the strong winds that blow through the town due to its location. It is also considered an ideal place to see different types of sea life and you can catch glimpses of dolphins, Orcas, and even whales. And different species of birds visit the town during their migration from and to Africa. Tarifa has a lot to offer with its magnificent beaches, adventurous sports, unspoiled natural parks, beautiful views of Africa, history, and good restaurants.

July weather in Tarifa Spain

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in July in Tarifa, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if July is comfortable or humid

Generally, July in Tarifa will be quite hot. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 93°F / 34°C. As there is not a lot of humidity, it will feel comfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 66°F / 19°C. Many will prefer a location with air conditioning due to the humidity level.

Tarifa does not have a lot of rainy days in July. You can expect around 1 rainy days, with on average 0.1 inches / 2 mm of rain during the whole month.

July weather in Tarifa Spain in more detail

To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in July in Tarifa, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds

- What will the temperature be in Tarifa in July

Generally, you can expect in July an average temperature of 93°F / 34°C during the day and an average of 66°F / 19°C during the night. In July, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 104°F / 40°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 59°F / 15°C.

When looking at the whole year, January is the coldest month, with an average temperature of around 60°F / 16°C. July and August are the hottest months, with an average temperature of around 93°F / 34°C. When comparing July with the temperature in the month before and after, this is slightly higher than June, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 86°F / 30°C. And equal to August, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 93°F / 34°C.

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 104°F / 40°C. January is the coldest month, with a temperature of around 69°F / 21°C. When comparing July with the temperature in the month before and after, this is slightly higher than June, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 96°F / 36°C. And equal to August, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 104°F / 40°C.

In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Tarifa each month:

- Can you expect rain in July in Tarifa?

Generally, you can expect about 1 rain days in July, with on average 0.1 inches / 2 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. December is the wettest month, with an average rainfall of around 5 inches / 126 mmmm. When comparing July with the month before and after, this is slightly less than June, which sees around 0.2 inches / 6 mm of rain. And almost equal to August, which sees around 0.1 inches / 3 mm of rain

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 0 and 1 days. December is the month with the most rain days with an average of between 9 and 10 days. When comparing July with the month before and after, this is almost equal to June, which sees around 2 days of rain. And almost equal to August, which sees an average of between 1 and 2 days of rain

- What will the water temperature be in Tarifa for July

You can expect in July, the water temperature for Tarifa to be between 75°F / 24°C and 71°F / 22°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.

August has the highest water temperature, with around 77°F / 25°C. February has the lowest water temperature, with an average of between 62°F / 17°C and 64°F / 18°C. When comparing the water temperature from July with the month before and after, July has a water temperature almost equal to June, with a water temperature of around 73°F / 23°C. And almost equal to the water temperature from August, that is around 77°F / 25°C.

- Can you expect in July a lot of sunny days in Tarifa

Generally, you can expect around 11 sunny days in July and around 20 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.

When looking at the whole year, June is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with around 11 sunny days. October is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with an average of between 6 and 7 sunny days. When comparing July with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to June, with around 11 sunny days. And almost equal to August, with around 10 sunny days

We have looked at the sunny days in Tarifa. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. December is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 9 and 10 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 July with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to June, with around 1 cloudy day. And almost equal to August, with around 1 cloudy day

- Will it be comfortable in July in Tarifa?

Generally, July in Tarifa will not be very humid, and will feel comfortable.

We use the humidity and temperature in Tarifa 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 "comfortable" (not very humid). When comparing July with the month before and after, this is almost equal to June, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "comfortable" (not very humid). And almost equal to August, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "comfortable" (not very humid)

What to do in Tarifa Spain in July

Tarifa has a lot to offer its vistors

• Playa de los Lances is famous for being the best kite and windsurfing spot in Europe.  Los Lances morphs into Valdevaqueros beach further up north. 
• Playa de Valdevaqueros is connected to the Los Lances beach. It has a bizarre landscape due to the strong winds which make the sand dunes change its shape almost like a desert.
• Puerta de Jerez is the only survived medieval entrance to the city.
• The old town with its narrow streets, white houses and typical Andalusian courtyards with bright blue doors and window frames. It gives you a glimpse of the Moroccan Influence.
• Plaza de Santa Maria is located in the old town and has many famous architectural monuments, and buildings like the city hall and the local Library. 
• Castillo de Guzmán el Bueno is one of the most well-preserved medieval buildings in Spain. From the tower you have a beautiful 360 degrees views over Tarifa and the Strait of Gibraltar.
• Iglesia San Francisco de Asis was built between 1794 and 1797. It has been extensively renovated and now has resulted in the Baroque and Neoclassical hybrid we see today.

Iglesia de San Mateo is located on a street in the old town named after the Christian King who captured Tarifa from the Moors in 1292 (Sancho IV "The Brave"). The stunning Baroque façade dates from the late 18th century, whilst the church itself was built during the early 1500s.

Is it humid in Tarifa Spain in July?

A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Tarifa Spain in July. 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 July in Tarifa, 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 Tarifa 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 July, you can expect that Tarifa 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 not be very humid, and will feel comfortable. In the graph, you can see that there is some difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months

Is July a good time to go to Tarifa Spain?

Trying to answer the question of whether July is a good time to go to Tarifa 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 Tarifa in July, we can see that it will be too hot for a lot of visitors. In July, you can expect it to be quite hot, with an average temperature of around 93°F / 34°C. As there is not a lot of humidity, it will feel comfortable. During the night, it will be around 66°F / 19°C.

As the number of overcast days is not high, you can enjoy the sun with around 11 sunny days and 20 partly sunny days.

The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 1 rainy days, with on average 0.1 inches / 2 mm of rain during July. 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 July in Tarifa 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 Tarifa Spain in July?

In Tarifa, it does not rain all day in July. You can expect around 1 rainy days, with on average 0.1 inches / 2 mm of rain during the month.

Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Tarifa Spain, there are, on average 11 sunny days and 20 partly sunny days in July. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.

Is July the rainiest month in Tarifa Spain?

July 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 Tarifa, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.

December is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 9 days with rain. July is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 1 day.

December is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 5 inches / 126 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 July the most sunniest month in Tarifa Spain?

July is not the month with the most sunny days, not the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is the month with the lowest number of overcast days.

To answer what the sunniest month is in Tarifa, 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.

June is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 11 sunny days, and 20 partly suny days. October 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 December is the month with the highest number of overcast days.

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