AI-generatedCadaqués at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 22.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,490 h
- Rain a year
- 626 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 16 m
Climate in Cadaqués
Cadaqués has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,490 hours of sunshine a year, Cadaqués is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
07:5819:07
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 07:41–08:36 · evening 18:29–19:24
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:30–07:41 · evening 19:24–19:35
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 Cadaqués in October?
In October, Cadaqués is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 84 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cadaqués.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 9 min07:58 – 19:07
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew 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+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %17 %
- Seaweight 25 %24 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
- 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
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sea temperature in Cadaqués
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 17.4 – 19.7 °C
Swimming season: Jul – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Cadaqués ranges from 12.9 °C in February to 22.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
From November 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 21.2 and 23.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13.4° | 12.9° | 14.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 12.9° | 12.6° | 13.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.1° | 12.5° | 13.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.0° | 13.3° | 14.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 16.1° | 15.3° | 17.2° | cold |
| JuneJun | 19.6° | 18.5° | 21.1° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 21.7° | 19.9° | 23.4° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 22.4° | 21.2° | 23.5° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 20.8° | 19.4° | 22.2° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 18.7° | 17.4° | 19.7° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 16.6° | 15.6° | 17.7° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 14.6° | 13.6° | 15.6° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Cadaqués
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 Cadaqués, 53 % 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.
UV index in Cadaqués
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 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 in Cadaqués: 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, Cadaqués has about 8 rainy days with 84 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Cadaqués
How breezy and how cloudy Cadaqués 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 Cadaqués typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Cadaqués: 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 Cadaqués
How often the day gets hot in Cadaqués (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, Cadaqués has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Cadaqués
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°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (6°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 37 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 23 | 12° | 6° | 13.4° | 4.9 h | 7 | 55 |
| FebruaryFeb | 27 | 12° | 7° | 12.9° | 5.9 h | 6 | 47 |
| MarchMar | 26 | 14° | 8° | 13.1° | 6.5 h | 8 | 63 |
| AprilApr | 29 | 17° | 11° | 14.0° | 7.2 h | 8 | 65 |
| MayMay | 36 | 20° | 14° | 16.1° | 7.7 h | 8 | 53 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 24° | 18° | 19.6° | 8.7 h | 4 | 25 |
| JulyJul | 92 | 27° | 21° | 21.7° | 9.3 h | 3 | 20 |
| AugustAug | 94 | 27° | 21° | 22.4° | 8.8 h | 4 | 26 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 24° | 18° | 20.8° | 7.4 h | 6 | 58 |
| OctoberOct | 36 | 20° | 15° | 18.7° | 5.9 h | 8 | 84 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 15° | 10° | 16.6° | 5.0 h | 8 | 70 |
| DecemberDec | 22 | 13° | 7° | 14.6° | 4.6 h | 6 | 59 |
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
42.29° N, 3.28° E · 16 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Cadaqués
The best time to visit Cadaqués is from June to August. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from July to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to November. The wettest month is October with 84 mm of precipitation.
Cadaqués through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cadaqués in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 14–20 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Cadaqués in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Cadaqués in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 15–24 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Cadaqués in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 12–13 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Cadaqués for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Cadaqués
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August has the better holiday weather in Cadaqués: score 94 against 36. In August, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in August. August has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 36 | 94better |
| Day high | 20° | 27° |
| Night low | 15° | 21° |
| Sea | 18.7° | 22.4° |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h | 8.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 84 mm | 26 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1better | 14 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Aug
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Cadaqués month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January12° · Sea 13° · 5 h
In January, Cadaqués is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 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 Cadaqués.
Cadaqués in January27February12° · Sea 13° · 6 h
In February, Cadaqués is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cadaqués.
Cadaqués in February26March14° · Sea 13° · 7 h
In March, Cadaqués is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours 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 Cadaqués.
Cadaqués in March29April17° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In April, Cadaqués is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cadaqués.
Cadaqués in April36May20° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In May, Cadaqués is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cadaqués.
Cadaqués in May79June24° · Sea 20° · 9 h
In June, Cadaqués is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Cadaqués.
Cadaqués in June92July27° · Sea 22° · 9 h
In July, Cadaqués is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Cadaqués.
Cadaqués in July94August27° · Sea 22° · 9 h
In August, Cadaqués is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Cadaqués.
Cadaqués in August71September24° · Sea 21° · 7 h
In September, Cadaqués is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 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 Cadaqués.
Cadaqués in September36October20° · Sea 19° · 6 h
In October, Cadaqués is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 84 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cadaqués.
Cadaqués in October22November15° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In November, Cadaqués is cool: daytime highs average 15 °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 70 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cadaqués.
Cadaqués in November22December13° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In December, Cadaqués is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cadaqués.
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Cadaqués vs. Empuriabrava
In October Empuriabrava has the better holiday weather (score 42 vs. 36). During the day Empuriabrava is 1 °C warmer than Cadaqués. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Cadaqués | Empuriabrava |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 36 | 42 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 21° |
| Sea | 19° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Cadaqués ranks 31 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Zaragoza22°88
- 2Manacor23°84
- 3Figueres20°82
- 4Girona21°80
- 5Barcelona21°21°75
- 6L'Hospitalet de Llobregat21°21°75
- 7Terrassa20°74
- 8Palma de Mallorca23°23°72
- 31CadaquésThis page20°19°36
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Cadaqués 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.
Cadaqués has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23).
- 28
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 45
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 93
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 36
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 23
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
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.
Frequently asked questions about Cadaqués
When is the best time to visit Cadaqués?
The best time to visit Cadaqués is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Cadaqués?
The sea temperature in Cadaqués ranges from 12.9 °C in February to 22.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
Can you swim in Cadaqués in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.7 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from July to September.
What is the warmest month in Cadaqués?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Cadaqués?
The wettest month is October with 84 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 20 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cadaqués get?
Cadaqués gets around 2,490 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.3 hours a day; in December there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Cadaqués in?
Cadaqués uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Cadaqués?
A nonstop flight from London to Cadaqués takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,060 km.
Which school holidays are best for Cadaqués?
Cadaqués has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 28, May half-term 45, Summer holidays 93, October half-term 36, Christmas holidays 23.
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