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Blanes weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Blanes at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 32°
Warmest sea
Aug · 24.9°
Sunshine a year
2,480 h
Rain a year
643 mm
Climate
Subtropical
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
16 m

Climate in Blanes

Blanes has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year, Blanes is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Blanes

The best time to visit Blanes is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from July to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from September to May. The wettest month is October with 83 mm of precipitation.

Blanes through the seasons

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

Blanes in spring

Mar – May

42

Fair

  • 19–25 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 7.0 h of sun a day
  • 25 rainy days in all

Blanes in summer

Jun – Aug

92

Excellent

  • 29–32 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 9.0 h of sun a day
  • 13 rainy days in all

Blanes in autumn

Sep – Nov

57

Fair

  • 18–28 °C by day
  • Sea 21 °C
  • 6.0 h of sun a day
  • 24 rainy days in all

Blanes in winter

Dec – Feb

23

Poor

  • 15–16 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 5.2 h of sun a day
  • 21 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jul – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Sep – May

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

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

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – September

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

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 11°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 22°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 19°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 16°

07:5919:09

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 07:42–08:37 · evening 18:32–19:27
Blue hour
Morning 07:31–07:42 · 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 Blanes compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 26° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The sea cools from 22° to 19°. The days get 1.3 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high26°21°
Night-time low13°8°
Sea22°19°
Daylight11.8 h10.5 h

What is the weather like in Blanes in October?

In October, Blanes is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Blanes.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 10 min07:59 – 19:09
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
55 %on averageAll months
Hot days
1 day30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %77 %
  • Seaweight 25 %53 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %69 %

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

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Blanes

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

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July has the better holiday weather in Blanes: score 95 against 63. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in July. July has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Blanes
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score6395better
Daytime high24°32°
Night-time low11°18°
Sea20.7°23.6°
Sunshine5.8 h9.4 hbetter
Rainy days83better
Rainfall83 mm22 mmbetter
Muggy days1better13

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Blanes month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

22January15° · Sea 14° · 5.0 h

In January, Blanes is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Blanes.

Blanes in January
25February16° · Sea 13° · 5.8 h

In February, Blanes is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 13.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Blanes.

Blanes in February
25March19° · Sea 13° · 6.3 h

In March, Blanes is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Blanes.

Blanes in March
38April21° · Sea 14° · 6.9 h

In April, Blanes is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Blanes.

Blanes in April
63May25° · Sea 17° · 7.7 h

In May, Blanes is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Blanes.

Blanes in May
86June29° · Sea 21° · 8.7 h

In June, Blanes is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Blanes.

Blanes in June
95July32° · Sea 24° · 9.4 h

In July, Blanes is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Blanes.

Blanes in July
94August32° · Sea 25° · 8.9 h

In August, Blanes is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. On about 23 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 Blanes.

Blanes in August
86September28° · Sea 24° · 7.1 h

In September, Blanes is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 68 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Blanes.

Blanes in September
63October24° · Sea 21° · 5.8 h

In October, Blanes is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Blanes.

Blanes in October
22November18° · Sea 17° · 5.1 h

In November, Blanes is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Blanes.

Blanes in November
22December15° · Sea 15° · 4.7 h

In December, Blanes is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Blanes.

Blanes in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Blanes

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°
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in August (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 39 days a year, mostly in August.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 24°Night 11°Sea 21°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2215°1°13.6°5.0 h755
FebruaryFeb2516°2°13.0°5.8 h746
MarchMar2519°4°13.3°6.3 h863
AprilApr3821°7°14.4°6.9 h965
MayMay6325°11°16.9°7.7 h858
JuneJun8629°15°20.7°8.7 h531
JulyJul9532°18°23.6°9.4 h322
AugustAug9432°18°24.9°8.9 h428
SeptemberSep8628°15°23.5°7.1 h868
OctoberOct6324°11°20.7°5.8 h883
NovemberNov2218°6°17.2°5.1 h870
DecemberDec2215°2°14.9°4.7 h755

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

41.67° N, 2.79° E · 16 m · Europe/Madrid

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Blanes

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

Sea in October20.7°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 19.1 – 22.0 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 20.7°8 in 10 years 19.1° – 22.0°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Blanes ranges from 13.0 °C in February to 24.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 23.8 and 26.5 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan13.6°13.0°14.3°cold
FebruaryFeb13.0°12.6°13.5°cold
MarchMar13.3°12.7°14.0°cold
AprilApr14.4°13.8°15.2°cold
MayMay16.9°15.9°18.0°cold
JuneJun20.7°19.5°22.3°refreshing
JulyJul23.6°22.0°25.1°pleasant
AugustAug24.9°23.8°26.5°pleasant
SeptemberSep23.5°22.4°25.2°pleasant
OctoberOct20.7°19.1°22.0°refreshing
NovemberNov17.2°16.2°18.4°fresh
DecemberDec14.9°14.1°15.9°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Blanes

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

Per year
2,480 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 9.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.7 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.8 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 52 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.8 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Blanes, 52 % 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
Rain

Rain in Blanes: 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
643 mm on 83 days
Wettest month
Oct · 83 mm
Driest month
Jul · 22 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 83 mm

In October, Blanes has about 8 rainy days with 83 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Blanes

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 80 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 & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Blanes

How breezy and how cloudy Blanes 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
18 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Apr · 20 km/h
Calmest month
Sep · 17 km/h
OctoberWind 18 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Blanes typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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: Mar – Apr, Nov.

Clouds

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

Year average
48 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 35 %
Cloudiest month
Oct · 55 %
OctoberCloud cover 55 %Sunshine 5.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over Blanes: variable cloud, with about 5.8 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Blanes

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

Hot days a year
67 days
Hottest month
Aug · 32 °C
Hot months
Jul – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 1Daytime high 24 °C

In October, Blanes has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 24 °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 Blanes

Weather for your travel dates

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

Blanes 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.

Blanes has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    34

    Poor

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 6.7 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    68

    Good

    • 26 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 7.9 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    94

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 24 °C
    • 9.1 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    63

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 21 °C
    • 5.8 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    22

    Poor

    • 15 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 4.9 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 1 h 50 min
Distance
1,120 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.

Good to know: Spain

Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Spanish
Sockets
Type C, F · 230 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+34
Emergency number
112

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Blanes vs Lloret de Mar

In October the holiday weather in Blanes and Lloret de Mar is about equally good (score 63 vs 64). During the day it is about as warm in Lloret de Mar as in Blanes. The sea is about equally warm.

Blanes vs Lloret de Mar, in October
in OctoberBlanesLloret de Mar
Holiday weather score6364
Daytime high24°24°
Sea21°21°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days88
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

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In October, Blanes ranks 18 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  5. 5Vilanova i la Geltrú23°77
  6. 6La Seu d'Urgell20°77
  7. 7Badalona23°21°75
  8. 8Sabadell22°75
  9. 18BlanesThis page24°21°63
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Frequently asked questions about Blanes

When is the best time to visit Blanes?

The best time to visit Blanes 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 Blanes?

The sea temperature in Blanes ranges from 13.0 °C in February to 24.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Blanes in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Blanes?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.

When does it rain most in Blanes?

The wettest month is October with 83 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 22 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Blanes get?

Blanes gets around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.4 hours a day; in December there are 4.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Blanes in?

Blanes is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Blanes?

A nonstop flight from London to Blanes takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,120 km.

Which school holidays are best for Blanes?

Blanes has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 34, May half-term 68, summer holidays 94, October half-term 63, Christmas holidays 22.