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Calella

Sun, sea & sand

Calella at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 29°
Warmest sea
Aug · 25.2°
Sunshine a year
2,370 h
Rain a year
729 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
15 m

Climate in Calella

Calella has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,370 hours of sunshine a year, Calella is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

46

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 14°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 20°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 18°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 16°

08:0019:10

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 18:32–19:27
Blue hour
Morning 07:32–07:43 · evening 19:27–19:38

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 Calella in October?

In October, Calella is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Calella.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 10 min08:00 – 19:10
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
58 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Madrid

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %37 %
  • Seaweight 25 %56 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %58 %

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
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Calella

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

Sea in October20.9°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 19.2 – 22.2 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 20.9°8 in 10 years 19.2° – 22.2°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Calella ranges from 13.0 °C in February to 25.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

From November to January 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 24.1 and 26.7 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan13.6°13.0°14.3°cold
FebruaryFeb13.0°12.5°13.5°cold
MarchMar13.3°12.7°14.0°cold
AprilApr14.4°13.9°15.3°cold
MayMay16.9°16.0°18.1°cold
JuneJun20.8°19.4°22.3°refreshing
JulyJul23.8°22.3°25.3°pleasant
AugustAug25.2°24.1°26.7°pleasant
SeptemberSep23.8°22.6°25.3°pleasant
OctoberOct20.9°19.2°22.2°refreshing
NovemberNov17.4°16.4°18.6°fresh
DecemberDec15.0°14.2°16.0°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Calella

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

Per year
2,370 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 9.1 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.4 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 48 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.4 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Calella, 48 % 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 Calella

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 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 Calella: 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
729 mm on 103 days
Wettest month
Oct · 94 mm
Driest month
Jul · 42 mm
OctoberRainy days 10Rainfall 94 mm

In October, Calella has about 10 rainy days with 94 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Calella

How breezy and how cloudy Calella 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
13 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Apr · 15 km/h
Calmest month
Sep · 12 km/h
OctoberWind 13 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Calella typically peaks at 13 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.

Year average
50 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 36 %
Cloudiest month
Oct · 58 %
OctoberCloud cover 58 %Sunshine 5.4 h

In October, cloud covers on average 58 % of the sky over Calella: variable cloud, with about 5.4 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 Calella

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

Hot days a year
32 days
Hottest month
Aug · 29 °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 21 °C

In October, Calella has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Calella

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)

CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in August (20°). 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 in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 39 days a year, mostly from July to August.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 21°Night 14°Sea 21°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2113°4°13.6°4.7 h749
FebruaryFeb2414°4°13.0°5.5 h745
MarchMar2316°7°13.3°6.1 h964
AprilApr2418°9°14.4°6.7 h1071
MayMay4322°12°16.9°7.5 h1168
JuneJun8227°17°20.8°8.5 h845
JulyJul9529°20°23.8°9.1 h742
AugustAug9229°20°25.2°8.5 h853
SeptemberSep8125°17°23.8°6.7 h1183
OctoberOct4621°14°20.9°5.4 h1094
NovemberNov2116°8°17.4°4.7 h968
DecemberDec2113°5°15.0°4.4 h648

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

41.61° N, 2.65° E · 15 m · Europe/Madrid

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Calella

The best time to visit Calella is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from July 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 October with 94 mm of precipitation.

Calella through the seasons

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

Calella in spring

Mar – May

30

Poor

  • 16–22 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 30 rainy days in all

Calella in summer

Jun – Aug

90

Excellent

  • 27–29 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 9 h of sun a day
  • 23 rainy days in all

Calella in autumn

Sep – Nov

49

Fair

  • 16–25 °C by day
  • Sea 21 °C
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 30 rainy days in all

Calella in winter

Dec – Feb

22

Poor

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

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Calella 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 Calella

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 Calella: score 95 against 46. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in July. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.

October vs. July, Calella
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score4695better
Day high21°29°
Night low14°20°
Sea20.9°23.8°
Sunshine5.4 h9.1 hbetter
Rainy days107better
Rainfall94 mm42 mmbetter
Muggy days1better13

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jul – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Calella month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

21January13° · Sea 14° · 5 h

In January, Calella is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Calella.

Calella in January
24February14° · Sea 13° · 6 h

In February, Calella is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 13.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Calella.

Calella in February
23March16° · Sea 13° · 6 h

In March, Calella is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Calella.

Calella in March
24April18° · Sea 14° · 7 h

In April, Calella is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Calella.

Calella in April
43May22° · Sea 17° · 8 h

In May, Calella is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Calella.

Calella in May
82June27° · Sea 21° · 9 h

In June, Calella is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Calella.

Calella in June
95July29° · Sea 24° · 9 h

In July, Calella is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Calella.

Calella in July
92August29° · Sea 25° · 9 h

In August, Calella is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. On about 12 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 Calella.

Calella in August
81September25° · Sea 24° · 7 h

In September, Calella is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Calella.

Calella in September
46October21° · Sea 21° · 5 h

In October, Calella is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Calella.

Calella in October
21November16° · Sea 17° · 5 h

In November, Calella is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Calella.

Calella in November
21December13° · Sea 15° · 4 h

In December, Calella is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Calella.

Calella in December
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Calella vs. Lloret de Mar

In October the holiday weather in Calella and Lloret de Mar is about equally good (score 46 vs. 50). During the day it is about as warm in Lloret de Mar as in Calella. The sea is about equally warm. Lloret de Mar gets one more hour of sunshine a day.

Calella vs. Lloret de Mar, in October
in OctoberCalellaLloret de Mar
Holiday score4650
Daytime high21°21°
Sea21°21°
Sunshine5 h6 h
Rainy days108
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberCalella 21°Lloret de Mar 21°
CalellaLloret de Mar
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Spain in October: the best places

In October, Calella ranks 29 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. 5Barcelona21°21°75
  6. 6L'Hospitalet de Llobregat21°21°75
  7. 7Terrassa20°74
  8. 8Palma de Mallorca23°23°72
  9. 29CalellaThis page21°21°46
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Planning a trip to Calella

Weather for your travel dates

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

Calella 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.

Calella has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    24

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 6.5 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    51

    Fair

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 7.7 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    93

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 8.7 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    46

    Fair

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 21 °C
    • 5.4 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    21

    Poor

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 4.6 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

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.

Frequently asked questions about Calella

When is the best time to visit Calella?

The best time to visit Calella 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 Calella?

The sea temperature in Calella ranges from 13.0 °C in February to 25.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Calella in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Calella?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.

When does it rain most in Calella?

The wettest month is October with 94 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 42 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Calella get?

Calella gets around 2,370 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.1 hours a day; in December there are 4.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Calella in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Calella?

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

Which school holidays are best for Calella?

Calella has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 24, May half-term 51, Summer holidays 93, October half-term 46, Christmas holidays 21.

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