AI-generatedCastellón de la Plana at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,060 h
- Rain a year
- 407 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 30 m
Climate in Castellón de la Plana
Castellón de la Plana 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 14 °C. With around 3,060 hours of sunshine a year, Castellón de la Plana is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
08:0919:22
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 07:52–08:46 · evening 18:46–19:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:42–07:52 · evening 19:39–19:50
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 Castellón de la Plana in October?
In October, Castellón de la Plana is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Castellón de la Plana.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 13 min08:09 – 19:22
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %73 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %85 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sea temperature in Castellón de la Plana
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.2 – 23.2 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Castellón de la Plana ranges from 13.6 °C in February to 26.5 °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 25.6 and 28.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.4° | 13.9° | 15.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.6° | 12.9° | 14.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.1° | 13.3° | 14.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.7° | 15.1° | 16.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.5° | 17.4° | 19.9° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.4° | 21.1° | 24.0° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.4° | 24.4° | 26.7° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.5° | 25.6° | 28.0° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.1° | 24.3° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.4° | 21.2° | 23.2° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.8° | 17.7° | 19.8° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 15.9° | 15.1° | 17.0° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Castellón de la Plana
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 7.4 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Castellón de la Plana, 66 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 4 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Castellón de la Plana
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 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 75 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 Castellón de la Plana: 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, Castellón de la Plana has about 6 rainy days with 53 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Castellón de la Plana
How breezy and how cloudy Castellón de la Plana 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 Castellón de la Plana typically peaks at 15 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 48 % of the sky over Castellón de la Plana: variable cloud, with about 7.4 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 and humidity in Castellón de la Plana
How often the day gets hot in Castellón de la Plana (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, Castellón de la Plana has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °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 Castellón de la Plana
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 (7°), the warmest in August (22°). 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 64 days a year, mostly from July to September.
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 | 71 | 14° | 7° | 14.4° | 6.4 h | 5 | 36 |
| FebruaryFeb | 79 | 15° | 7° | 13.6° | 7.2 h | 4 | 23 |
| MarchMar | 86 | 17° | 9° | 14.1° | 7.6 h | 6 | 39 |
| AprilApr | 95 | 19° | 11° | 15.7° | 8.8 h | 6 | 36 |
| MayMay | 98 | 22° | 14° | 18.5° | 9.8 h | 5 | 33 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 26° | 18° | 22.4° | 11.0 h | 3 | 16 |
| JulyJul | 91 | 28° | 21° | 25.4° | 11.4 h | 2 | 13 |
| AugustAug | 89 | 29° | 22° | 26.5° | 10.2 h | 4 | 22 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 26° | 19° | 25.1° | 8.4 h | 7 | 59 |
| OctoberOct | 90 | 23° | 15° | 22.4° | 7.4 h | 6 | 53 |
| NovemberNov | 88 | 18° | 11° | 18.8° | 6.5 h | 5 | 46 |
| DecemberDec | 73 | 15° | 7° | 15.9° | 5.9 h | 5 | 32 |
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
39.99° N, 0.05° W · 30 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Castellón de la Plana
The best time to visit Castellón de la Plana is from March to November. 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 December. The wettest month is September with 59 mm of precipitation.
Castellón de la Plana through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Castellón de la Plana in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–22 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Castellón de la Plana in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Castellón de la Plana in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 18–26 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Castellón de la Plana in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 14–15 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Castellón de la Plana for you.
Your best months: May – June, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Castellón de la Plana
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Castellón de la Plana: score 100 against 90. In June, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 90 | 100better |
| Day high | 23° | 26° |
| Night low | 15° | 18° |
| Sea | 22.4° | 22.4° |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h | 11.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 53 mm | 16 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1better | 6 |
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 – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Castellón de la Plana month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
71January14° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In January, Castellón de la Plana is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 36 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Castellón de la Plana.
Castellón de la Plana in January79February15° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In February, Castellón de la Plana is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Castellón de la Plana.
Castellón de la Plana in February86March17° · Sea 14° · 8 h
In March, Castellón de la Plana is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Castellón de la Plana.
Castellón de la Plana in March95April19° · Sea 16° · 9 h
In April, Castellón de la Plana is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Castellón de la Plana.
Castellón de la Plana in April98May22° · Sea 19° · 10 h
In May, Castellón de la Plana is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Castellón de la Plana.
Castellón de la Plana in May100June26° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In June, Castellón de la Plana is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °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 16 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Castellón de la Plana.
Castellón de la Plana in June91July28° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In July, Castellón de la Plana is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. 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 Castellón de la Plana.
Castellón de la Plana in July89August29° · Sea 27° · 10 h
In August, Castellón de la Plana is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °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 22 mm in total. On about 8 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 Castellón de la Plana.
Castellón de la Plana in August92September26° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In September, Castellón de la Plana is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Castellón de la Plana.
Castellón de la Plana in September90October23° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In October, Castellón de la Plana is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Castellón de la Plana.
Castellón de la Plana in October88November18° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In November, Castellón de la Plana is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Castellón de la Plana.
Castellón de la Plana in November73December15° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In December, Castellón de la Plana is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 32 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Castellón de la Plana.
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Castellón de la Plana vs. Villarreal
In October the holiday weather in Castellón de la Plana and Villarreal is about equally good (score 90 vs. 89). During the day Villarreal is 1 °C cooler than Castellón de la Plana. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Castellón de la Plana | Villarreal |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 90 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 22° |
| Sea | 22° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Best time | Mar – Nov | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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- 6Valencia24°22°86
- 7Torrevieja25°22°84
- 8Ibiza Town24°23°79
Planning a trip to Castellón de la Plana
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Castellón de la Plana 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.
Castellón de la Plana has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 72).
- 92
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 98
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 90
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h
- Distance
- 1,280 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 Castellón de la Plana
When is the best time to visit Castellón de la Plana?
The best time to visit Castellón de la Plana is from March to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Castellón de la Plana?
The sea temperature in Castellón de la Plana ranges from 13.6 °C in February to 26.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Castellón de la Plana in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Castellón de la Plana?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Castellón de la Plana?
The wettest month is September with 59 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 13 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Castellón de la Plana get?
Castellón de la Plana gets around 3,060 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.4 hours a day; in December there are 5.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Castellón de la Plana in?
Castellón de la Plana uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Castellón de la Plana?
A nonstop flight from London to Castellón de la Plana takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,280 km.
Which school holidays are best for Castellón de la Plana?
Castellón de la Plana has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 72). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 92, May half-term 98, Summer holidays 90, October half-term 90, Christmas holidays 72.
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