Month guide · Ibiza · Spain
Ibiza in August
What August is really like in Ibiza: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Kayman2016, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 13.7 hours of daylight. The hottest, busiest and most expensive month, with warm nights and crowded beaches.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the warmest month in Ibiza: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with July (30°C (86°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 07:08
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:50
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, sunny and busy, with warm sea, full club line-ups and peak prices in July and August.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Festes de la Terra — Ibiza Town's festivities with concerts and fireworks (early August)
- Sant Bartomeu — fireworks over the bay in Sant Antoni (24 August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Market · Es Canar and Cala Llonga
Punta Arabí hippy market
The island's original hippy market, held on Wednesdays in season in Es Canar since the early 1970s, has hundreds of stalls selling handmade clothes, leather, jewellery and souvenirs, with live music.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
Nature · South-west coast
Atlantis (Sa Pedrera)
Only attempt it with good shoes and plenty of water, never in the heat of the day, and allow about an hour each way.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Active
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Nature
- Photo spot
Nature · North coast
Cova de Can Marçà
A cave above Port de Sant Miquel on the north coast, once used by smugglers, with stalactites, stalagmites and a sound-and-light show that ends with an artificial waterfall.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Historic site · Ibiza Town
Dalt Vila
Walk up in the morning or at sunset to avoid the midday heat, and follow the walls around the bastions for the best views.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Ibiza.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 22°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Ibiza?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Ibiza in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Ibiza?
It is a shoulder-season month. The hottest, busiest and most expensive month, with warm nights and crowded beaches.
+How warm is Ibiza in August?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Ibiza in August?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.