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Chiclana de la Frontera weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Chiclana de la Frontera at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 28°
Warmest sea
Aug · 23.0°
Sunshine a year
3,050 h
Rain a year
559 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
42 m

Climate in Chiclana de la Frontera

Chiclana de la Frontera 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 16 °C. With around 3,050 hours of sunshine a year, Chiclana de la Frontera is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.9 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Chiclana de la Frontera

The best time to visit Chiclana de la Frontera 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 all year round except in August. The wettest month is December with 94 mm of precipitation.

Chiclana de la Frontera through the seasons

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

Chiclana de la Frontera in spring

Mar – May

45

Fair

  • 19–23 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 8.8 h of sun a day
  • 21 rainy days in all

Chiclana de la Frontera in summer

Jun – Aug

93

Excellent

  • 26–28 °C by day
  • Sea 22 °C
  • 11.4 h of sun a day
  • 2 rainy days in all

Chiclana de la Frontera in autumn

Sep – Nov

64

Good

  • 20–26 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 7.3 h of sun a day
  • 19 rainy days in all

Chiclana de la Frontera in winter

Dec – Feb

24

Poor

  • 16–17 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 5.9 h of sun a day
  • 23 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jul – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

All year except Aug

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Chiclana de la Frontera 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.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

68

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 18°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 22°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 22°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 20°

08:3019:50

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 08:15–09:05 · evening 19:15–20:06
Blue hour
Morning 08:05–08:15 · evening 20:06–20:16

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 Chiclana de la Frontera compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The sea cools from 21° to 20°. The days get 1.1 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high25°21°
Night-time low19°15°
Sea21°20°
Daylight11.9 h10.8 h

What is the weather like in Chiclana de la Frontera in October?

In October, Chiclana de la Frontera is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 75 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Chiclana de la Frontera.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 19 min08:30 – 19:50
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
45 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %75 %
  • Seaweight 25 %53 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %70 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %74 %

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

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen

Compare two months in Chiclana de la Frontera

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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August has the better holiday weather in Chiclana de la Frontera: score 96 against 68. In August, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in August. August has 8 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Chiclana de la Frontera
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score6896better
Daytime high24°28°
Night-time low18°22°
Sea20.7°23.0°
Sunshine7.2 h10.9 hbetter
Rainy days80better
Rainfall75 mm3 mmbetter
Muggy days2better10

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Chiclana de la Frontera month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

23January16° · Sea 16° · 5.7 h

In January, Chiclana de la Frontera is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chiclana de la Frontera.

Chiclana de la Frontera in January
29February17° · Sea 16° · 6.8 h

In February, Chiclana de la Frontera is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chiclana de la Frontera.

Chiclana de la Frontera in February
28March19° · Sea 16° · 7.5 h

In March, Chiclana de la Frontera is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chiclana de la Frontera.

Chiclana de la Frontera in March
42April20° · Sea 17° · 8.7 h

In April, Chiclana de la Frontera is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Chiclana de la Frontera.

Chiclana de la Frontera in April
66May23° · Sea 18° · 10.2 h

In May, Chiclana de la Frontera is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Chiclana de la Frontera.

Chiclana de la Frontera in May
88June26° · Sea 21° · 11.4 h

In June, Chiclana de la Frontera is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11.4 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 Chiclana de la Frontera.

Chiclana de la Frontera in June
94July28° · Sea 22° · 11.9 h

In July, Chiclana de la Frontera is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11.9 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 Chiclana de la Frontera.

Chiclana de la Frontera in July
96August28° · Sea 23° · 10.9 h

In August, Chiclana de la Frontera is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Chiclana de la Frontera.

Chiclana de la Frontera in August
92September26° · Sea 22° · 8.7 h

In September, Chiclana de la Frontera is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 29 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Chiclana de la Frontera.

Chiclana de la Frontera in September
68October24° · Sea 21° · 7.2 h

In October, Chiclana de la Frontera is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 75 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Chiclana de la Frontera.

Chiclana de la Frontera in October
33November20° · Sea 19° · 6.0 h

In November, Chiclana de la Frontera is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 75 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chiclana de la Frontera.

Chiclana de la Frontera in November
21December17° · Sea 17° · 5.2 h

In December, Chiclana de la Frontera is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 94 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chiclana de la Frontera.

Chiclana de la Frontera 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 Chiclana de la Frontera

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°

PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (10°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 24°Night 18°Sea 21°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2316°10°16.1°5.7 h970
FebruaryFeb2917°10°15.5°6.8 h654
MarchMar2819°12°15.7°7.5 h974
AprilApr4220°14°16.7°8.7 h750
MayMay6623°17°18.3°10.2 h526
JuneJun8826°20°20.5°11.4 h17
JulyJul9428°22°22.2°11.9 h02
AugustAug9628°22°23.0°10.9 h03
SeptemberSep9226°20°22.1°8.7 h429
OctoberOct6824°18°20.7°7.2 h875
NovemberNov3320°13°18.5°6.0 h875
DecemberDec2117°11°17.0°5.2 h894

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

36.42° N, 6.14° W · 42 m · Europe/Madrid

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Chiclana de la Frontera

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

Sea in October20.7°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 19.8 – 21.6 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 20.7°8 in 10 years 19.8° – 21.6°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Chiclana de la Frontera ranges from 15.5 °C in February to 23.0 °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 22.2 and 23.7 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan16.1°15.5°16.8°cold
FebruaryFeb15.5°14.6°16.2°cold
MarchMar15.7°15.0°16.3°cold
AprilApr16.7°16.0°17.3°cold
MayMay18.3°17.5°19.0°fresh
JuneJun20.5°19.6°21.7°refreshing
JulyJul22.2°21.5°23.0°refreshing
AugustAug23.0°22.2°23.7°pleasant
SeptemberSep22.1°21.4°22.8°refreshing
OctoberOct20.7°19.8°21.6°refreshing
NovemberNov18.5°17.7°19.4°fresh
DecemberDec17.0°16.2°17.9°fresh
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Chiclana de la Frontera

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

Per year
3,050 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.9 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 5.2 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.2 hDaylight 11.3 hShare of daylight 64 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.2 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Chiclana de la Frontera, 64 % 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 Chiclana de la Frontera: 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
559 mm on 65 days
Wettest month
Dec · 94 mm
Driest month
Jul · 2 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 75 mm

In October, Chiclana de la Frontera has about 8 rainy days with 75 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Chiclana de la Frontera

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 10).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 25 min
Fair skin
about 35 min
Light brown skin
about 50 min
Olive skin
about 60 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 Chiclana de la Frontera

How breezy and how cloudy Chiclana de la Frontera 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
19 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 21 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 17 km/h
OctoberWind 19 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Chiclana de la Frontera typically peaks at 19 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: Feb – May.

Clouds

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

Year average
36 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 10 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 49 %
OctoberCloud cover 45 %Sunshine 7.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 45 % of the sky over Chiclana de la Frontera: variable cloud, with about 7.2 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 Chiclana de la Frontera

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

Hot days a year
23 days
Hottest month
Aug · 28 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 24 °C

In October, Chiclana de la Frontera has about 0 hot days, 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 Chiclana de la Frontera

Weather for your travel dates

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

Chiclana de la Frontera 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.

Chiclana de la Frontera has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    38

    Poor

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 8.3 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    70

    Good

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 10.4 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    95

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 23 °C
    • 11.3 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    68

    Good

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

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    22

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 5.5 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 35 min
Distance
1,730 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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Chiclana de la Frontera vs Conil de la Frontera

In October Chiclana de la Frontera has the better holiday weather (score 68 vs 63). During the day Conil de la Frontera is 1 °C cooler than Chiclana de la Frontera. The sea is about equally warm.

Chiclana de la Frontera vs Conil de la Frontera, in October
in OctoberChiclana de la FronteraConil de la Frontera
Holiday weather score6863
Daytime high24°23°
Sea21°21°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days88
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

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In October, Chiclana de la Frontera ranks 22 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  2. 2Seville26°89
  3. 3Jerez de la Frontera26°86
  4. 4Arcos de la Frontera26°86
  5. 5Vejer de la Frontera24°85
  6. 6Antequera24°85
  7. 7Ronda23°83
  8. 8Palos de la Frontera26°21°80
  9. 22Chiclana de la FronteraThis page24°21°68
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Frequently asked questions about Chiclana de la Frontera

When is the best time to visit Chiclana de la Frontera?

The best time to visit Chiclana de la Frontera 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 Chiclana de la Frontera?

The sea temperature in Chiclana de la Frontera ranges from 15.5 °C in February to 23.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Chiclana de la Frontera in October?

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

What is the warmest month in Chiclana de la Frontera?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.

When does it rain most in Chiclana de la Frontera?

The wettest month is December with 94 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 2 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Chiclana de la Frontera get?

Chiclana de la Frontera gets around 3,050 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.9 hours a day; in December there are 5.2 hours a day.

What time zone is Chiclana de la Frontera in?

Chiclana de la Frontera is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Chiclana de la Frontera?

A nonstop flight from London to Chiclana de la Frontera takes about 2 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,730 km.

Which school holidays are best for Chiclana de la Frontera?

Chiclana de la Frontera has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 38, May half-term 70, summer holidays 95, October half-term 68, Christmas holidays 22.