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Collioure weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Collioure at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 31°
Warmest sea
Aug · 22.3°
Sunshine a year
2,520 h
Rain a year
592 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
11 m

Climate in Collioure

Collioure has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,520 hours of sunshine a year, Collioure is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Collioure

The best time to visit Collioure is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from July to August. 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 80 mm of precipitation.

Collioure through the seasons

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

Collioure in spring

Mar – May

38

Poor

  • 17–23 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 7.3 h of sun a day
  • 23 rainy days in all

Collioure in summer

Jun – Aug

89

Excellent

  • 28–31 °C by day
  • Sea 21 °C
  • 9.1 h of sun a day
  • 12 rainy days in all

Collioure in autumn

Sep – Nov

50

Fair

  • 17–27 °C by day
  • Sea 19 °C
  • 6.1 h of sun a day
  • 21 rainy days in all

Collioure in winter

Dec – Feb

24

Poor

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

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jul – Aug

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Collioure for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – 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

48

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

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

07:5919:07

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 07:42–08:37 · evening 18:29–19:25
Blue hour
Morning 07:31–07:42 · evening 19:25–19:36

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 Collioure compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The sea cools from 20° to 18°. The days get 1.3 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high24°19°
Night-time low15°11°
Sea20°18°
Daylight11.8 h10.5 h

What is the weather like in Collioure in October?

In October, Collioure is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 80 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Collioure.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 8 min07:59 – 19:07
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
53 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %50 %
  • Seaweight 25 %24 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %72 %

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

What to pack in October

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings

Compare two months in Collioure

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 Collioure: score 93 against 48. In August, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in August. August has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Collioure
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score4893better
Daytime high22°31°
Night-time low13°20°
Sea18.7°22.3°
Sunshine5.9 h8.9 hbetter
Rainy days84better
Rainfall80 mm26 mmbetter
Muggy days1better10

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Collioure month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

23January13° · Sea 13° · 4.8 h

In January, Collioure is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 12.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Collioure.

Collioure in January
28February14° · Sea 12° · 6.0 h

In February, Collioure is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 12.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Collioure.

Collioure in February
27March17° · Sea 13° · 6.7 h

In March, Collioure is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Collioure.

Collioure in March
32April20° · Sea 14° · 7.3 h

In April, Collioure is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Collioure.

Collioure in April
56May23° · Sea 16° · 7.9 h

In May, Collioure is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Collioure.

Collioure in May
83June28° · Sea 20° · 8.9 h

In June, Collioure is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Collioure.

Collioure in June
92July31° · Sea 22° · 9.5 h

In July, Collioure is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Collioure.

Collioure in July
93August31° · Sea 22° · 8.9 h

In August, Collioure is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Collioure.

Collioure in August
80September27° · Sea 21° · 7.5 h

In September, Collioure is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Collioure.

Collioure in September
48October22° · Sea 19° · 5.9 h

In October, Collioure is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 80 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Collioure.

Collioure in October
22November17° · Sea 17° · 5.0 h

In November, Collioure is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Collioure.

Collioure in November
22December14° · Sea 14° · 4.5 h

In December, Collioure is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Collioure.

Collioure in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Collioure

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°

CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in July (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.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 22°Night 13°Sea 19°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2313°5°12.9°4.8 h655
FebruaryFeb2814°5°12.2°6.0 h644
MarchMar2717°7°12.6°6.7 h859
AprilApr3220°10°13.8°7.3 h864
MayMay5623°13°16.0°7.9 h747
JuneJun8328°17°19.6°8.9 h424
JulyJul9231°20°21.7°9.5 h417
AugustAug9331°20°22.3°8.9 h426
SeptemberSep8027°16°20.7°7.5 h649
OctoberOct4822°13°18.7°5.9 h880
NovemberNov2217°8°16.5°5.0 h769
DecemberDec2214°5°14.2°4.5 h659

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

42.52° N, 3.08° E · 11 m · Europe/Paris

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Collioure

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

Sea in October18.7°Cfresh

8 in 10 years: 17.2 – 19.7 °C

Swimming season: Jul – Sep

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 18.7°8 in 10 years 17.2° – 19.7°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Collioure ranges from 12.2 °C in February to 22.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. In December 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 21.2 and 23.4 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan12.9°12.3°13.5°cold
FebruaryFeb12.2°11.8°12.9°cold
MarchMar12.6°11.9°13.3°cold
AprilApr13.8°12.8°14.6°cold
MayMay16.0°15.2°17.3°cold
JuneJun19.6°18.6°21.0°fresh
JulyJul21.7°19.9°23.5°refreshing
AugustAug22.3°21.2°23.4°refreshing
SeptemberSep20.7°19.2°22.3°refreshing
OctoberOct18.7°17.2°19.7°fresh
NovemberNov16.5°15.6°17.9°cold
DecemberDec14.2°13.3°15.4°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Collioure

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

Per year
2,520 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 9.5 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.5 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.9 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 53 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.9 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Collioure, 53 % 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 in Collioure: 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
592 mm on 74 days
Wettest month
Oct · 80 mm
Driest month
Jul · 17 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 80 mm

In October, Collioure has about 8 rainy days with 80 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Collioure

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 40 min
Fair skin
about 45 min
Light brown skin
about 65 min
Olive skin
about 85 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 and clouds in Collioure

How breezy and how cloudy Collioure 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
17 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Apr · 19 km/h
Calmest month
Dec · 16 km/h
OctoberWind 16 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Collioure typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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
47 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 32 %
Cloudiest month
Oct · 53 %
OctoberCloud cover 53 %Sunshine 5.9 h

In October, cloud covers on average 53 % of the sky over Collioure: variable cloud, with about 5.9 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 Collioure

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

Hot days a year
51 days
Hottest month
Jul · 31 °C
Hot months
Jul – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 22 °C

In October, Collioure has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °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 Collioure

Weather for your travel dates

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

Collioure 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.

Collioure has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    31

    Poor

    • 19 °C by day
    • Sea 13 °C
    • 7.1 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    61

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 8.1 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    93

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 22 °C
    • 9.1 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    48

    Fair

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 5.9 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    23

    Poor

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 4.7 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 1 h 45 min
Distance
1,030 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.

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Collioure vs Portbou

In October Collioure has the better holiday weather (score 48 vs 43). During the day Portbou is 1 °C cooler than Collioure. The sea is about equally warm.

Collioure vs Portbou, in October
in OctoberColliourePortbou
Holiday weather score4843
Daytime high22°21°
Sea19°19°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days88
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberCollioure 22°Portbou 21°
ColliourePortbou
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Ranking

France in October: the best places

In October, Collioure ranks 22 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Marseille21°20°83
  2. 2Perpignan21°82
  3. 3Saint-Rémy-de-Provence21°82
  4. 4Avignon21°82
  5. 5Aix-en-Provence20°82
  6. 6L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue21°82
  7. 7Roussillon20°82
  8. 8Toulon21°20°82
  9. 22CollioureThis page22°19°48
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Frequently asked questions about Collioure

When is the best time to visit Collioure?

The best time to visit Collioure 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 Collioure?

The sea temperature in Collioure ranges from 12.2 °C in February to 22.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.

Can you swim in Collioure in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.7 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from July to September.

What is the warmest month in Collioure?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.

When does it rain most in Collioure?

The wettest month is October with 80 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 17 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Collioure get?

Collioure gets around 2,520 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.5 hours a day; in December there are 4.5 hours a day.

What time zone is Collioure in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Collioure?

A nonstop flight from London to Collioure takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,030 km.

Which school holidays are best for Collioure?

Collioure has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 31, May half-term 61, summer holidays 93, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 23.