AI-generatedBesalú at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Jun, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,480 h
- Rain a year
- 626 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 159 m
Climate in Besalú
Besalú has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year, Besalú is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Besalú
The best time to visit Besalú is from February to June and from September to November. Hiking and mountain trips are best from September to May, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is October with 84 mm of precipitation.
Besalú through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Besalú in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–23 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Besalú in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 28–31 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Besalú in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 17–27 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Besalú in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 14–15 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Sep – May
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
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Your best months: April – May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: February – June, September – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
08:0019:09
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 07:43–08:38 · evening 18:31–19:27
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:32–07:43 · evening 19:27–19:37
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.
October in Besalú compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 8° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Besalú in October?
In October, Besalú is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 84 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Besalú.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 9 min08:00 – 19:09
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %73 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Besalú
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Besalú: score 88 against 82. In May, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 82 | 88better |
| Daytime high | 22° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Rainfall | 84 mm | 53 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Besalú month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
68January14° · 4.8 h
In January, Besalú is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Besalú.
Besalú in January78February15° · 5.9 h
In February, Besalú is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Besalú.
Besalú in February83March17° · 6.3 h
In March, Besalú is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Besalú.
Besalú in March86April20° · 7.1 h
In April, Besalú is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Besalú.
Besalú in April88May23° · 7.7 h
In May, Besalú is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Besalú.
Besalú in May79June28° · 8.6 h
In June, Besalú is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Besalú.
Besalú in June61July31° · 9.3 h
In July, Besalú is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Besalú.
Besalú in July59August31° · 8.8 h
In August, Besalú is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Besalú.
Besalú in August79September27° · 7.4 h
In September, Besalú is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Besalú.
Besalú in September82October22° · 5.9 h
In October, Besalú is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 84 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Besalú.
Besalú in October79November17° · 5.0 h
In November, Besalú is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Besalú.
Besalú in November70December14° · 4.5 h
In December, Besalú is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Besalú.
Besalú in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Besalú
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in August (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 68 | 14° | 2° | 4.8 h | 7 | 55 |
| FebruaryFeb | 78 | 15° | 2° | 5.9 h | 6 | 47 |
| MarchMar | 83 | 17° | 5° | 6.3 h | 8 | 63 |
| AprilApr | 86 | 20° | 7° | 7.1 h | 8 | 65 |
| MayMay | 88 | 23° | 11° | 7.7 h | 8 | 53 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 28° | 15° | 8.6 h | 4 | 25 |
| JulyJul | 61 | 31° | 18° | 9.3 h | 3 | 20 |
| AugustAug | 59 | 31° | 18° | 8.8 h | 4 | 26 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 27° | 14° | 7.4 h | 6 | 58 |
| OctoberOct | 82 | 22° | 11° | 5.9 h | 8 | 84 |
| NovemberNov | 79 | 17° | 6° | 5.0 h | 8 | 70 |
| DecemberDec | 70 | 14° | 2° | 4.5 h | 6 | 59 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
42.20° N, 2.70° E · 159 m · Europe/Madrid
Sunshine hours in Besalú
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.9 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Besalú, 53 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain in Besalú: 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.
In October, Besalú has about 8 rainy days with 84 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Besalú
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 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 65 min
- Olive skin
- about 85 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind and clouds in Besalú
How breezy and how cloudy Besalú 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.
In October, the wind in Besalú typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Besalú: variable cloud, with about 5.9 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 and humidity in Besalú
How often the day gets hot in Besalú (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Besalú has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
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
Planning a trip to Besalú
Weather for your travel dates
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Besalú 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.
Besalú has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 60).
- 85
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 86
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 60
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 82
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 69
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,060 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.
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Besalú vs Figueres
In October the holiday weather in Besalú and Figueres is about equally good (score 82 vs 81). During the day it is about as warm in Figueres as in Besalú.
| in October | Besalú | Figueres |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 82 | 81 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Feb – Jun, Sep – Nov | Apr – Sep |
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In October, Besalú ranks 3 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 7Vilanova i la Geltrú23°77
- 8Sabadell22°75
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Frequently asked questions about Besalú
When is the best time to visit Besalú?
The best time to visit Besalú is from February to June and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Besalú?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Besalú?
The wettest month is October with 84 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 20 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Besalú get?
Besalú gets around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.3 hours a day; in December there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Besalú in?
Besalú is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Besalú?
A nonstop flight from London to Besalú takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,060 km.
Which school holidays are best for Besalú?
Besalú has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 60). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 85, May half-term 86, summer holidays 60, October half-term 82, Christmas holidays 69.