Best time of year in Tarifa – Spring and Autumn 2024

When summer refuses to leave us in Tarifa every year, that is when one is best in our paradise south of the south.

When it starts to get cold in the north of Spain and Europe and the temperatures drop, we in the south of Andalusia enjoy an endless summer every year.

In fact, the minimum temperature recorded in the last 3 years has not dropped below 12 degrees Celsius. A true luxury to enjoy winter in a t-shirt and enjoy a beer in the sun.

In addition to enjoying wind and good temperatures. The atmosphere that is breathed every day on the beaches of Valdevaqueros and Los Lances is spectacular.

Hundreds of kitesurfers, windsurfers and Wing foil lovers mix every day in these perfect months of April, May and October that almost seem like summer. Better than summer!!

Furthermore, if you go out at night for a while, during this time you will only find kitesurfing people and more local people who create a unique atmosphereTop 7 things to do in Tarifa of people linked to kitesurfing and the sport.

And they are the true Tarifa, that of kiting and that of nature. Healthy and fun environment where there is one… By the way, be sure to have a strawberry Kaypirosca at Tako way.

The eternal question that each of our students and friends ask us is what is the best time to come to Tarifa and when does the season to come to Tarifa start?

From our experience of more than 12 years living here all year round. The second half of September, once the Tarifa Fair is over, and the entire month of October, are a spectacular time in terms of everything that the town of Tarifa offers you.

Also note that the months of April and May are special because of the tranquility, the atmosphere and also with much more affordable accommodation prices than in high season.

For this reason, Tarifa makes a difference in terms of kitesurfing spots at a European level. We do not have a defined season as occurs in Brazil, with six months of dry season between July and December with many Alisios winds. And with another six months of rainy season and no wind starting in January.

Here, due to the local Venturi Effect of the Strait of Gibraltar, we have a lot of wind from the East and, as it could not be otherwise, a lot of wind from the west both in summer and in Autumn and winter.

We who enjoy this great corner answer: The best time is all year round, but if you give us a moment to choose, without a doubt April, May, June and October are the best.

They are months with people, but without being overloaded. 100% kitesurfing. On the other hand, the season starts at Easter, it is the starting signal of the season and lasts until the end of November (depending on the weather).

Having moments of very high season during the month of August. Once the second half of November arrives, it begins to decline and the months of January and February are very calm.

However, be sure to come in the second half of July and August because Tarifa does not lose its charm. It is true that there are more people to kite and so on. But if you are a lover of the nightlife, this is your time. Café del Mar awaits you.

Let’s take out the small and large kites that have been stored in the backpack this winter… And let’s fly as they say!!

For kitesurfing and wind sports, as well as for surfing, the water temperature is quite uniform all year round.

Everyone knows that Pigeon Island is the limit between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Therefore, when different densities of water are found, a type of current is produced that is called density current.

This temperature is around 16 ~ 18 degrees depending on the time of year. Many days in summer with the dry heat of the east, some students from Northern Europe are surprised at how cold the water is compared to land. But it is appreciated!!

Don’t forget your wetsuit. In finite summer, about 3/2 or shorty is enough. In summer a 4/3 is more than enough!!