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Ciutadella weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Ciutadella at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 29°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.1°
Sunshine a year
2,760 h
Rain a year
449 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
22 m

Climate in Ciutadella

Ciutadella has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while February is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,760 hours of sunshine a year, Ciutadella is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Ciutadella

The best time to visit Ciutadella is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable all year round except in August. The wettest month is November with 86 mm of precipitation.

Ciutadella through the seasons

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

Ciutadella in spring

Mar – May

41

Fair

  • 16–21 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 8.1 h of sun a day
  • 15 rainy days in all

Ciutadella in summer

Jun – Aug

97

Excellent

  • 25–29 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 10.7 h of sun a day
  • 5 rainy days in all

Ciutadella in autumn

Sep – Nov

62

Good

  • 19–26 °C by day
  • Sea 22 °C
  • 6.3 h of sun a day
  • 25 rainy days in all

Ciutadella in winter

Dec – Feb

21

Poor

  • 15–17 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 5.1 h of sun a day
  • 24 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Oct

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 Ciutadella 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

70

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 17°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 22°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 21°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 19°

07:5419:07

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 07:37–08:30 · evening 18:30–19:24
Blue hour
Morning 07:26–07:37 · evening 19:24–19:34

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 Ciutadella 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 24° to 21°. The days get 1.2 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high25°21°
Night-time low18°15°
Sea24°21°
Daylight11.8 h10.6 h

What is the weather like in Ciutadella in October?

In October, Ciutadella is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 58 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ciutadella.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 13 min07:54 – 19:07
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
7 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
29 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
48 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %68 %
  • Seaweight 25 %77 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %77 %

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

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Windproof jacket

Compare two months in Ciutadella

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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July has the better holiday weather in Ciutadella: score 100 against 70. In July, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Ciutadella
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score70100better
Daytime high23°28°
Night-time low17°21°
Sea22.4°24.8°
Sunshine6.3 h11.2 hbetter
Rainy days71better
Rainfall58 mm4 mmbetter
Muggy days7better22

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Ciutadella month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

20January15° · Sea 15° · 4.9 h

In January, Ciutadella is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 51 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 34 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ciutadella.

Ciutadella in January
25February15° · Sea 14° · 5.7 h

In February, Ciutadella is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ciutadella.

Ciutadella in February
31March16° · Sea 14° · 6.9 h

In March, Ciutadella is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 31 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ciutadella.

Ciutadella in March
34April18° · Sea 16° · 8.0 h

In April, Ciutadella is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ciutadella.

Ciutadella in April
57May21° · Sea 18° · 9.3 h

In May, Ciutadella is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Ciutadella.

Ciutadella in May
92June25° · Sea 22° · 10.8 h

In June, Ciutadella is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ciutadella.

Ciutadella in June
100July28° · Sea 25° · 11.2 h

In July, Ciutadella is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Ciutadella.

Ciutadella in July
100August29° · Sea 26° · 10.2 h

In August, Ciutadella is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 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 Ciutadella.

Ciutadella in August
92September26° · Sea 25° · 7.7 h

In September, Ciutadella is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ciutadella.

Ciutadella in September
70October23° · Sea 22° · 6.3 h

In October, Ciutadella is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 58 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ciutadella.

Ciutadella in October
25November19° · Sea 19° · 5.0 h

In November, Ciutadella is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 86 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 35 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ciutadella.

Ciutadella in November
19December17° · Sea 16° · 4.7 h

In December, Ciutadella is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 54 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 34 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ciutadella.

Ciutadella 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 Ciutadella

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 (15+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 7 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in February (8°), the warmest in August (22°). 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 80 days a year, mostly from July to August.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 23°Night 17°Sea 22°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2015°9°14.6°4.9 h951
FebruaryFeb2515°8°13.9°5.7 h741
MarchMar3116°10°14.1°6.9 h631
AprilApr3418°12°15.5°8.0 h630
MayMay5721°15°18.1°9.3 h425
JuneJun9225°18°21.9°10.8 h211
JulyJul10028°21°24.8°11.2 h14
AugustAug10029°22°26.1°10.2 h213
SeptemberSep9226°20°24.9°7.7 h745
OctoberOct7023°17°22.4°6.3 h758
NovemberNov2519°13°19.1°5.0 h1186
DecemberDec1917°10°16.3°4.7 h954

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

40.00° N, 3.84° E · 22 m · Europe/Madrid

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Ciutadella

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

Sea in October22.4°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 21.4 – 23.6 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 22.4°8 in 10 years 21.4° – 23.6°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Ciutadella ranges from 13.9 °C in February to 26.1 °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 25.1 and 27.3 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan14.6°13.9°15.2°cold
FebruaryFeb13.9°13.3°14.5°cold
MarchMar14.1°13.5°14.8°cold
AprilApr15.5°14.7°16.5°cold
MayMay18.1°17.2°19.0°fresh
JuneJun21.9°20.5°23.6°refreshing
JulyJul24.8°23.5°26.4°pleasant
AugustAug26.1°25.1°27.3°warm
SeptemberSep24.9°23.9°26.1°pleasant
OctoberOct22.4°21.4°23.6°refreshing
NovemberNov19.1°17.9°20.0°fresh
DecemberDec16.3°15.3°17.3°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Ciutadella

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

Per year
2,760 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.7 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.3 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 56 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.3 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Ciutadella, 56 % 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 Ciutadella: 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
449 mm on 69 days
Wettest month
Nov · 86 mm
Driest month
Jul · 4 mm
OctoberRainy days 7Rainfall 58 mm

In October, Ciutadella has about 7 rainy days with 58 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Ciutadella

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 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 Ciutadella

How breezy and how cloudy Ciutadella 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
29 km/h · fresh breeze
Windiest month
Nov · 35 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 23 km/h
OctoberWind 29 km/hBeaufort 5
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Ciutadella typically peaks at 29 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh 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, and here it is that strong all year.

Clouds

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

Year average
41 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 16 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 54 %
OctoberCloud cover 48 %Sunshine 6.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Ciutadella: variable cloud, with about 6.3 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 Ciutadella

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

Hot days a year
9 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+) 0Daytime high 23 °C

In October, Ciutadella has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °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

Planning a trip to Ciutadella

Weather for your travel dates

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

Ciutadella 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.

Ciutadella has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    33

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 7.7 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    64

    Good

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 9.6 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    100

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 10.5 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    70

    Good

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 22 °C
    • 6.3 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    20

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 4.8 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 5 min
Distance
1,320 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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Ciutadella vs Mahón

In October the holiday weather in Ciutadella and Mahón is about equally good (score 70 vs 71). During the day it is about as warm in Mahón as in Ciutadella. The sea in Mahón is 1 °C warmer.

Ciutadella vs Mahón, in October
in OctoberCiutadellaMahón
Holiday weather score7071
Daytime high23°23°
Sea22°23°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days77
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

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OctoberCiutadella 23°Mahón 23°
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In October, Ciutadella ranks 22 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  7. 7S'Arenal25°23°80
  8. 8Palma de Mallorca24°23°80
  9. 22CiutadellaThis page23°22°70
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Frequently asked questions about Ciutadella

When is the best time to visit Ciutadella?

The best time to visit Ciutadella 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 Ciutadella?

The sea temperature in Ciutadella ranges from 13.9 °C in February to 26.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Ciutadella in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Ciutadella?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 22 °C. February is the coolest month at 15 °C.

When does it rain most in Ciutadella?

The wettest month is November with 86 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 4 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Ciutadella get?

Ciutadella gets around 2,760 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.2 hours a day; in December there are 4.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Ciutadella in?

Ciutadella is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Ciutadella?

A nonstop flight from London to Ciutadella takes about 2 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,320 km.

Which school holidays are best for Ciutadella?

Ciutadella has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 33, May half-term 64, summer holidays 100, October half-term 70, Christmas holidays 20.