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Palamós i Sant Joan weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Palamós i Sant Joan at a glance

Best time
Jul – Aug
Warmest month
Aug · 29°
Warmest sea
Aug · 23.8°
Sunshine a year
2,460 h
Rain a year
643 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
11 m

Climate in Palamós i Sant Joan

Palamós i Sant Joan has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year, Palamós i Sant Joan is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Palamós i Sant Joan

The best time to visit Palamós i Sant Joan is from July to August. 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 March to June and from September to November. The wettest month is October with 83 mm of precipitation.

Palamós i Sant Joan through the seasons

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

Palamós i Sant Joan in spring

Mar – May

33

Poor

  • 17–22 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 7.0 h of sun a day
  • 25 rainy days in all

Palamós i Sant Joan in summer

Jun – Aug

92

Excellent

  • 26–29 °C by day
  • Sea 22 °C
  • 9.0 h of sun a day
  • 13 rainy days in all

Palamós i Sant Joan in autumn

Sep – Nov

51

Fair

  • 18–26 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 6.0 h of sun a day
  • 24 rainy days in all

Palamós i Sant Joan in winter

Dec – Feb

23

Poor

  • 14–15 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 5.0 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

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 Palamós i Sant Joan 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

50

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: July – August

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 14°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 21°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 19°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 17°

07:5819:08

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 07:41–08:36 · evening 18:30–19:25
Blue hour
Morning 07:30–07:41 · 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 Palamós i Sant Joan 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 20° at the end. The sea cools from 21° to 18°. The days get 1.3 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high24°20°
Night-time low15°12°
Sea21°18°
Daylight11.8 h10.5 h

What is the weather like in Palamós i Sant Joan in October?

In October, Palamós i Sant Joan is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Palamós i Sant Joan.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 10 min07:58 – 19:08
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
55 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %52 %
  • Seaweight 25 %37 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %69 %

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
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Palamós i Sant Joan

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 Palamós i Sant Joan: score 99 against 50. In August, days are 7 °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, Palamós i Sant Joan
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score5099better
Daytime high22°29°
Night-time low14°20°
Sea19.6°23.8°
Sunshine5.8 h8.9 hbetter
Rainy days84better
Rainfall83 mm28 mmbetter
Muggy days3better17

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Palamós i Sant Joan month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

22January14° · Sea 14° · 4.8 h

In January, Palamós i Sant Joan is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palamós i Sant Joan.

Palamós i Sant Joan in January
25February15° · Sea 13° · 5.7 h

In February, Palamós i Sant Joan is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.0 °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 46 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palamós i Sant Joan.

Palamós i Sant Joan in February
25March17° · Sea 13° · 6.3 h

In March, Palamós i Sant Joan is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palamós i Sant Joan.

Palamós i Sant Joan in March
27April19° · Sea 14° · 7.0 h

In April, Palamós i Sant Joan is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palamós i Sant Joan.

Palamós i Sant Joan in April
46May22° · Sea 16° · 7.7 h

In May, Palamós i Sant Joan is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Palamós i Sant Joan.

Palamós i Sant Joan in May
83June26° · Sea 20° · 8.7 h

In June, Palamós i Sant Joan is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Palamós i Sant Joan.

Palamós i Sant Joan in June
95July29° · Sea 23° · 9.4 h

In July, Palamós i Sant Joan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Palamós i Sant Joan.

Palamós i Sant Joan in July
99August29° · Sea 24° · 8.9 h

In August, Palamós i Sant Joan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. On about 10 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 Palamós i Sant Joan.

Palamós i Sant Joan in August
83September26° · Sea 22° · 7.1 h

In September, Palamós i Sant Joan is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Palamós i Sant Joan.

Palamós i Sant Joan in September
50October22° · Sea 20° · 5.8 h

In October, Palamós i Sant Joan is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Palamós i Sant Joan.

Palamós i Sant Joan in October
21November18° · Sea 17° · 5.0 h

In November, Palamós i Sant Joan is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palamós i Sant Joan.

Palamós i Sant Joan in November
21December15° · Sea 15° · 4.5 h

In December, Palamós i Sant Joan is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palamós i Sant Joan.

Palamós i Sant Joan 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 Palamós i Sant Joan

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°
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (6°), 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) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 49 days a year, mostly from July to August.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 22°Night 14°Sea 20°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2214°6°13.5°4.8 h755
FebruaryFeb2515°6°13.0°5.7 h746
MarchMar2517°8°13.2°6.3 h863
AprilApr2719°10°14.2°7.0 h965
MayMay4622°13°16.4°7.7 h858
JuneJun8326°17°20.1°8.7 h531
JulyJul9529°20°22.7°9.4 h322
AugustAug9929°20°23.8°8.9 h428
SeptemberSep8326°17°22.4°7.1 h868
OctoberOct5022°14°19.6°5.8 h883
NovemberNov2118°9°16.8°5.0 h870
DecemberDec2115°7°14.7°4.5 h755

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

41.85° N, 3.13° E · 11 m · Europe/Madrid

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Palamós i Sant Joan

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

Sea in October19.6°Cfresh

8 in 10 years: 18.4 – 21.2 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Sep

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 19.6°8 in 10 years 18.4° – 21.2°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Palamós i Sant Joan ranges from 13.0 °C in February to 23.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 22.7 and 25.5 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan13.5°12.9°14.3°cold
FebruaryFeb13.0°12.5°13.5°cold
MarchMar13.2°12.6°13.8°cold
AprilApr14.2°13.5°14.9°cold
MayMay16.4°15.6°17.5°cold
JuneJun20.1°19.0°21.8°refreshing
JulyJul22.7°21.0°24.5°refreshing
AugustAug23.8°22.7°25.5°pleasant
SeptemberSep22.4°21.0°23.8°refreshing
OctoberOct19.6°18.4°21.2°fresh
NovemberNov16.8°15.9°18.0°cold
DecemberDec14.7°13.9°15.7°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Palamós i Sant Joan

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

Per year
2,460 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 9.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.5 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.8 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 52 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.8 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Palamós i Sant Joan, 52 % 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 Palamós i Sant Joan: 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
643 mm on 83 days
Wettest month
Oct · 83 mm
Driest month
Jul · 22 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 83 mm

In October, Palamós i Sant Joan has about 8 rainy days with 83 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Palamós i Sant Joan

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 35 min
Fair skin
about 45 min
Light brown skin
about 65 min
Olive skin
about 80 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 Palamós i Sant Joan

How breezy and how cloudy Palamós i Sant Joan 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
18 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Apr · 20 km/h
Calmest month
Sep · 17 km/h
OctoberWind 18 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Palamós i Sant Joan typically peaks at 18 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, Nov.

Clouds

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

Year average
48 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 35 %
Cloudiest month
Oct · 55 %
OctoberCloud cover 55 %Sunshine 5.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over Palamós i Sant Joan: variable cloud, with about 5.8 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 & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Palamós i Sant Joan

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

Hot days a year
20 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 22 °C

In October, Palamós i Sant Joan 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 Palamós i Sant Joan

Weather for your travel dates

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

Palamós i Sant Joan 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.

Palamós i Sant Joan has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    26

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 6.8 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    53

    Fair

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 7.9 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    98

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 23 °C
    • 9.1 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    50

    Fair

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 5.8 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    22

    Poor

    • 15 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 4.7 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 1 h 50 min
Distance
1,100 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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Palamós i Sant Joan vs Sant Feliu de Guíxols

In October the holiday weather in Palamós i Sant Joan and Sant Feliu de Guíxols is about equally good (score 50 vs 51). During the day it is about as warm in Sant Feliu de Guíxols as in Palamós i Sant Joan. The sea is about equally warm.

Palamós i Sant Joan vs Sant Feliu de Guíxols, in October
in OctoberPalamós i Sant JoanSant Feliu de Guíxols
Holiday weather score5051
Daytime high22°22°
Sea20°20°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days88
Best timeJul – AugJul – Aug

Through the year

OctoberPalamós i Sant Joan 22°Sant Feliu de Guíxols 22°
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Frequently asked questions about Palamós i Sant Joan

When is the best time to visit Palamós i Sant Joan?

The best time to visit Palamós i Sant Joan is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Palamós i Sant Joan?

The sea temperature in Palamós i Sant Joan ranges from 13.0 °C in February to 23.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

Can you swim in Palamós i Sant Joan in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.6 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.

What is the warmest month in Palamós i Sant Joan?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.

When does it rain most in Palamós i Sant Joan?

The wettest month is October with 83 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 22 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Palamós i Sant Joan get?

Palamós i Sant Joan gets around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.4 hours a day; in December there are 4.5 hours a day.

What time zone is Palamós i Sant Joan in?

Palamós i Sant Joan is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Palamós i Sant Joan?

A nonstop flight from London to Palamós i Sant Joan takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,100 km.

Which school holidays are best for Palamós i Sant Joan?

Palamós i Sant Joan has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 53, summer holidays 98, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 22.