AI-generatedEl Puerto de Santa María at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 23.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,110 h
- Rain a year
- 516 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in El Puerto de Santa María
El Puerto de Santa María has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 3,110 hours of sunshine a year, El Puerto de Santa María is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit El Puerto de Santa María
The best time to visit El Puerto de Santa María 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 from October to May. The wettest month is December with 81 mm of precipitation.
El Puerto de Santa María through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
El Puerto de Santa María in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 20–25 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
El Puerto de Santa María in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 28–31 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 11.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
El Puerto de Santa María in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 20–29 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
El Puerto de Santa María in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 17–18 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
08:3119:50
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 08:15–09:06 · 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 El Puerto de Santa María compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 27° at the start of the month to 23° at the end. The sea cools from 22° to 20°. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 13° |
| Sea | 22° | 20° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in El Puerto de Santa María in October?
In October, El Puerto de Santa María is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in El Puerto de Santa María.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min08:31 – 19:50
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 45 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %54 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %73 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %76 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in El Puerto de Santa María
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 El Puerto de Santa María: score 97 against 78. In August, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in August. August has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 97better |
| Daytime high | 25° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 20° |
| Sea | 20.8° | 23.3° |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h | 11.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 73 mm | 3 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 2better | 7 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
El Puerto de Santa María month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January17° · Sea 16° · 5.7 h
In January, El Puerto de Santa María is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in El Puerto de Santa María.
El Puerto de Santa María in January30February18° · Sea 15° · 6.8 h
In February, El Puerto de Santa María is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °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 49 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in El Puerto de Santa María.
El Puerto de Santa María in February37March20° · Sea 16° · 7.7 h
In March, El Puerto de Santa María is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in El Puerto de Santa María.
El Puerto de Santa María in March54April22° · Sea 17° · 8.9 h
In April, El Puerto de Santa María is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in El Puerto de Santa María.
El Puerto de Santa María in April80May25° · Sea 19° · 10.4 h
In May, El Puerto de Santa María is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in El Puerto de Santa María.
El Puerto de Santa María in May89June28° · Sea 21° · 11.7 h
In June, El Puerto de Santa María is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in El Puerto de Santa María.
El Puerto de Santa María in June95July31° · Sea 23° · 12.1 h
In July, El Puerto de Santa María is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 12.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in El Puerto de Santa María.
El Puerto de Santa María in July97August31° · Sea 23° · 11.1 h
In August, El Puerto de Santa María is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in El Puerto de Santa María.
El Puerto de Santa María in August94September29° · Sea 22° · 9.1 h
In September, El Puerto de Santa María is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in El Puerto de Santa María.
El Puerto de Santa María in September78October25° · Sea 21° · 7.4 h
In October, El Puerto de Santa María is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in El Puerto de Santa María.
El Puerto de Santa María in October39November20° · Sea 18° · 6.0 h
In November, El Puerto de Santa María is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in El Puerto de Santa María.
El Puerto de Santa María in November22December18° · Sea 17° · 5.2 h
In December, El Puerto de Santa María is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 81 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in El Puerto de Santa María.
El Puerto de Santa María in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in El Puerto de Santa María
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°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. 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 (7°), the warmest in August (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) from May to June and from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average in January, so the room should be heated.
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 | 23 | 17° | 7° | 15.8° | 5.7 h | 8 | 62 |
| FebruaryFeb | 30 | 18° | 8° | 15.3° | 6.8 h | 6 | 49 |
| MarchMar | 37 | 20° | 10° | 15.6° | 7.7 h | 9 | 69 |
| AprilApr | 54 | 22° | 12° | 16.8° | 8.9 h | 7 | 49 |
| MayMay | 80 | 25° | 15° | 18.6° | 10.4 h | 5 | 28 |
| JuneJun | 89 | 28° | 18° | 20.9° | 11.7 h | 1 | 7 |
| JulyJul | 95 | 31° | 20° | 22.6° | 12.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 97 | 31° | 20° | 23.3° | 11.1 h | 0 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 94 | 29° | 18° | 22.3° | 9.1 h | 4 | 27 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 25° | 15° | 20.8° | 7.4 h | 7 | 73 |
| NovemberNov | 39 | 20° | 11° | 18.4° | 6.0 h | 7 | 67 |
| DecemberDec | 22 | 18° | 8° | 16.7° | 5.2 h | 8 | 81 |
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
36.59° N, 6.23° W · 11 m · Europe/Madrid
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in El Puerto de Santa María
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 19.6 – 21.9 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in El Puerto de Santa María ranges from 15.3 °C in February to 23.3 °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 22.5 and 24.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.8° | 15.4° | 16.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.3° | 14.3° | 16.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.6° | 14.9° | 16.3° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.8° | 16.0° | 17.6° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.6° | 17.7° | 19.5° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 20.9° | 19.8° | 22.1° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 22.6° | 21.9° | 23.4° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 23.3° | 22.5° | 24.1° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 22.3° | 21.4° | 23.1° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 20.8° | 19.6° | 21.9° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.4° | 17.4° | 19.5° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.7° | 16.0° | 17.7° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in El Puerto de Santa María
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 11.3 hours of daylight in El Puerto de Santa María, 65 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 10 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in El Puerto de Santa María: 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, El Puerto de Santa María has about 7 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in El Puerto de Santa María
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 30 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 and clouds in El Puerto de Santa María
How breezy and how cloudy El Puerto de Santa María 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 El Puerto de Santa María typically peaks at 17 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: Mar – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 45 % of the sky over El Puerto de Santa María: 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in El Puerto de Santa María
How often the day gets hot in El Puerto de Santa María (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, El Puerto de Santa María has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °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
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El Puerto de Santa María 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.
El Puerto de Santa María has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23).
- 49
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 82
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 11.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 78
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 23
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 16 °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
- 1,720 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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El Puerto de Santa María vs Cádiz
In October El Puerto de Santa María has the better holiday weather (score 78 vs 71). During the day Cádiz is 1 °C cooler than El Puerto de Santa María. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | El Puerto de Santa María | Cádiz |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 71 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 24° |
| Sea | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, El Puerto de Santa María ranks 11 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about El Puerto de Santa María
When is the best time to visit El Puerto de Santa María?
The best time to visit El Puerto de Santa María 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 El Puerto de Santa María?
The sea temperature in El Puerto de Santa María ranges from 15.3 °C in February to 23.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in El Puerto de Santa María in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in El Puerto de Santa María?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in El Puerto de Santa María?
The wettest month is December with 81 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does El Puerto de Santa María get?
El Puerto de Santa María gets around 3,110 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.1 hours a day; in December there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is El Puerto de Santa María in?
El Puerto de Santa María is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to El Puerto de Santa María?
A nonstop flight from London to El Puerto de Santa María takes about 2 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,720 km.
Which school holidays are best for El Puerto de Santa María?
El Puerto de Santa María has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 82, summer holidays 96, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 23.