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Artà

Sun, sea & sand

Artà at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 28°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.3°
Sunshine a year
2,730 h
Rain a year
487 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
128 m

Climate in Artà

Artà has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,730 hours of sunshine a year, Artà is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

63

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 17°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 21°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 20°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 19°

07:5519:09

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:39–08:32 · evening 18:33–19:26
Blue hour
Morning 07:28–07:39 · evening 19:26–19:36

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

What is the weather like in Artà in October?

In October, Artà is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Artà.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 14 min07:55 – 19:09
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
49 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Madrid

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %48 %
  • Seaweight 25 %83 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %73 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Artà

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October22.8°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 21.9 – 24.1 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 22.8°8 in 10 years 21.9° – 24.1°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Artà ranges from 14.1 °C in February to 26.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

From September to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 25.3 and 27.6 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan14.9°14.3°15.7°cold
FebruaryFeb14.1°13.6°14.8°cold
MarchMar14.3°13.7°15.1°cold
AprilApr15.7°15.0°16.7°cold
MayMay18.3°17.3°19.1°fresh
JuneJun22.0°20.9°23.4°refreshing
JulyJul25.0°23.9°26.4°pleasant
AugustAug26.3°25.3°27.6°warm
SeptemberSep25.2°24.3°26.3°pleasant
OctoberOct22.8°21.9°24.1°refreshing
NovemberNov19.5°18.3°20.6°fresh
DecemberDec16.6°15.7°17.6°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Artà

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,730 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.2 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 55 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.2 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Artà, 55 % of the day.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Sun protection

UV index in Artà

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 30 min
Fair skin
about 40 min
Light brown skin
about 55 min
Olive skin
about 70 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Rain

Rain in Artà: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
487 mm on 77 days
Wettest month
Nov · 74 mm
Driest month
Jul · 7 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 59 mm

In October, Artà has about 8 rainy days with 59 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Artà

How breezy and how cloudy Artà is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
21 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Nov · 23 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 18 km/h
OctoberWind 20 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Artà typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Oct – Apr.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
42 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 19 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 53 %
OctoberCloud cover 49 %Sunshine 6.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Artà: variable cloud, with about 6.2 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Artà

How often the day gets hot in Artà (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
17 days
Hottest month
Aug · 28 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Day high 22 °C

In October, Artà has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Artà

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • muggy month (10+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in February (9°), the warmest in August (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 71 days a year, mostly from July to September.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 22°Night 17°Sea 23°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2113°9°14.9°5.0 h844
FebruaryFeb2514°9°14.1°5.8 h740
MarchMar2915°10°14.3°6.6 h634
AprilApr3218°12°15.7°7.9 h744
MayMay5321°15°18.3°9.1 h639
JuneJun9326°19°22.0°10.7 h320
JulyJul10028°22°25.0°11.0 h27
AugustAug10028°23°26.3°10.0 h424
SeptemberSep8925°20°25.2°7.5 h956
OctoberOct6322°17°22.8°6.2 h859
NovemberNov2717°13°19.5°5.1 h1074
DecemberDec2014°10°16.6°4.6 h847

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

39.69° N, 3.35° E · 128 m · Europe/Madrid

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Artà

The best time to visit Artà is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to June and from September to November. The wettest month is November with 74 mm of precipitation.

Artà through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Artà in spring

Mar – May

38

Poor

  • 15–21 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 19 rainy days in all

Artà in summer

Jun – Aug

98

Excellent

  • 26–28 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 11 h of sun a day
  • 9 rainy days in all

Artà in autumn

Sep – Nov

60

Good

  • 17–25 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

Artà in winter

Dec – Feb

22

Poor

  • 13–14 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Artà for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Artà

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

July has the better holiday weather in Artà: score 100 against 63. In July, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs. July, Artà
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score63100better
Day high22°28°
Night low17°22°
Sea22.8°25.0°
Sunshine6.2 h11.0 hbetter
Rainy days82better
Rainfall59 mm7 mmbetter
Muggy days5better20

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Artà month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

21January13° · Sea 15° · 5 h

In January, Artà is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Artà.

Artà in January
25February14° · Sea 14° · 6 h

In February, Artà is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Artà.

Artà in February
29March15° · Sea 14° · 7 h

In March, Artà is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Artà.

Artà in March
32April18° · Sea 16° · 8 h

In April, Artà is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Artà.

Artà in April
53May21° · Sea 18° · 9 h

In May, Artà is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Artà.

Artà in May
93June26° · Sea 22° · 11 h

In June, Artà is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Artà.

Artà in June
100July28° · Sea 25° · 11 h

In July, Artà is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Artà.

Artà in July
100August28° · Sea 26° · 10 h

In August, Artà is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Artà.

Artà in August
89September25° · Sea 25° · 8 h

In September, Artà is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Artà.

Artà in September
63October22° · Sea 23° · 6 h

In October, Artà is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Artà.

Artà in October
27November17° · Sea 20° · 5 h

In November, Artà is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Artà.

Artà in November
20December14° · Sea 17° · 5 h

In December, Artà is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Artà.

Artà in December
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Artà vs. Cala Millor

In October Cala Millor has the better holiday weather (score 68 vs. 63). During the day Cala Millor is 1 °C warmer than Artà. The sea is about equally warm.

Artà vs. Cala Millor, in October
in OctoberArtàCala Millor
Holiday score6368
Daytime high22°23°
Sea23°23°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days87
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberArtà 22°Cala Millor 23°
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Ranking

Spain in October: the best places

In October, Artà ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Castellón de la Plana23°22°90
  2. 2Manacor23°84
  3. 3Figueres20°82
  4. 4Girona21°80
  5. 5Ibiza Town24°23°79
  6. 6L'Hospitalet de Llobregat21°21°75
  7. 7Barcelona21°21°75
  8. 8Terrassa20°74
  9. 20ArtàThis page22°23°63
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Planning a trip to Artà

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Artà in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Artà has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    31

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 7.5 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    61

    Good

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 9.4 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    100

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 10.4 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    63

    Good

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 23 °C
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    21

    Poor

    • 14 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 4.8 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 5 min
Distance
1,340 km
Time zone
UTC+2
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Frequently asked questions about Artà

When is the best time to visit Artà?

The best time to visit Artà is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Artà?

The sea temperature in Artà ranges from 14.1 °C in February to 26.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Artà in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Artà?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.

When does it rain most in Artà?

The wettest month is November with 74 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 7 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Artà get?

Artà gets around 2,730 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.0 hours a day; in December there are 4.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Artà in?

Artà uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Artà?

A nonstop flight from London to Artà takes about 2 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,340 km.

Which school holidays are best for Artà?

Artà has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 31, May half-term 61, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 63, Christmas holidays 21.

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