AI-generatedCeuta at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 22.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,880 h
- Rain a year
- 525 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 22 m
Climate in Ceuta
Ceuta has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,880 hours of sunshine a year, Ceuta is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
08:2719:47
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 08:11–09:01 · evening 19:13–20:03
- Blue hour
- Morning 08:01–08:11 · evening 20:03–20:13
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 Ceuta in October?
In October, Ceuta is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ceuta.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 20 min08:27 – 19:47
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 6 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 52 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %50 %
- Seaweight 25 %44 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %63 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %79 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
Sea temperature in Ceuta
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 19.3 – 20.8 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ceuta ranges from 15.7 °C in February to 22.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
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 21.8 and 23.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16.3° | 15.8° | 17.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.7° | 15.2° | 16.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.8° | 15.2° | 16.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.6° | 16.0° | 17.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.9° | 17.2° | 18.4° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 20.0° | 19.0° | 20.9° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 21.8° | 21.0° | 22.7° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 22.6° | 21.8° | 23.2° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 21.6° | 21.0° | 22.2° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 20.1° | 19.3° | 20.8° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.3° | 17.4° | 19.1° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 17.0° | 16.3° | 17.8° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Ceuta
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 6.8 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Ceuta, 60 % 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 Ceuta
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 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 Ceuta: 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, Ceuta has about 7 rainy days with 58 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ceuta
How breezy and how cloudy Ceuta 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 Ceuta typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate 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: Sep – Jul.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 52 % of the sky over Ceuta: variable cloud, with about 6.8 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 and humidity in Ceuta
How often the day gets hot in Ceuta (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, Ceuta has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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 Ceuta
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 6 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (11°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 60 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 | 22 | 15° | 11° | 16.3° | 5.8 h | 9 | 74 |
| FebruaryFeb | 27 | 16° | 11° | 15.7° | 6.6 h | 8 | 60 |
| MarchMar | 26 | 17° | 12° | 15.8° | 7.0 h | 9 | 71 |
| AprilApr | 33 | 19° | 13° | 16.6° | 8.2 h | 7 | 46 |
| MayMay | 55 | 21° | 15° | 17.9° | 9.3 h | 5 | 27 |
| JuneJun | 86 | 25° | 18° | 20.0° | 10.7 h | 1 | 5 |
| JulyJul | 92 | 28° | 20° | 21.8° | 11.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 95 | 28° | 21° | 22.6° | 10.0 h | 1 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 25° | 20° | 21.6° | 8.2 h | 4 | 25 |
| OctoberOct | 57 | 22° | 17° | 20.1° | 6.8 h | 7 | 58 |
| NovemberNov | 28 | 18° | 14° | 18.3° | 5.8 h | 8 | 72 |
| DecemberDec | 19 | 16° | 12° | 17.0° | 5.1 h | 10 | 84 |
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
35.89° N, 5.32° W · 22 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Ceuta
The best time to visit Ceuta 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 September to July. The wettest month is December with 84 mm of precipitation.
Ceuta through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ceuta in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 17–21 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Ceuta in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Ceuta in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 18–25 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Ceuta in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 15–16 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ceuta for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ceuta
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Ceuta: score 95 against 57. In August, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in August. August has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 57 | 95better |
| Day high | 22° | 28° |
| Night low | 17° | 21° |
| Sea | 20.1° | 22.6° |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h | 10.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 58 mm | 3 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 6better | 19 |
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
Sep – Jul
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Ceuta month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January15° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In January, Ceuta is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ceuta.
Ceuta in January27February16° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In February, Ceuta is cool: daytime highs average 16 °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 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ceuta.
Ceuta in February26March17° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In March, Ceuta is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ceuta.
Ceuta in March33April19° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In April, Ceuta is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ceuta.
Ceuta in April55May21° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In May, Ceuta is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 27 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Ceuta.
Ceuta in May86June25° · Sea 20° · 11 h
In June, Ceuta is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ceuta.
Ceuta in June92July28° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In July, Ceuta is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Ceuta.
Ceuta in July95August28° · Sea 23° · 10 h
In August, Ceuta is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 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 Ceuta.
Ceuta in August89September25° · Sea 22° · 8 h
In September, Ceuta is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ceuta.
Ceuta in September57October22° · Sea 20° · 7 h
In October, Ceuta is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ceuta.
Ceuta in October28November18° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In November, Ceuta is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °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 72 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ceuta.
Ceuta in November19December16° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In December, Ceuta is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ceuta.
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Ceuta vs. Gibraltar
In October Ceuta has the better holiday weather (score 57 vs. 52). During the day it is about as warm in Gibraltar as in Ceuta. The sea in Gibraltar is 1 °C cooler.
| in October | Ceuta | Gibraltar |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 57 | 52 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Sea | 20° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 8 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Apr – Sep |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Ceuta ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Alicante24°23°94
- 2Almería23°21°93
- 3Cartagena23°22°93
- 4Elche24°93
- 5Murcia26°92
- 6Córdoba26°90
- 7Seville26°89
- 8Granada22°88
- 25CeutaThis page22°20°57
Planning a trip to Ceuta
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Ceuta 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.
Ceuta has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).
- 31
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 61
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 57
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 21
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 40 min
- Distance
- 1,780 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 Ceuta
When is the best time to visit Ceuta?
The best time to visit Ceuta 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 Ceuta?
The sea temperature in Ceuta ranges from 15.7 °C in February to 22.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Ceuta in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Ceuta?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Ceuta?
The wettest month is December with 84 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ceuta get?
Ceuta gets around 2,880 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.0 hours a day; in December there are 5.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Ceuta in?
Ceuta uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ceuta?
A nonstop flight from London to Ceuta takes about 2 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,780 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ceuta?
Ceuta has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 31, May half-term 61, Summer holidays 94, October half-term 57, Christmas holidays 21.
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