AI-generatedPeníscola at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,870 h
- Rain a year
- 482 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 22 m
Climate in Peníscola
Peníscola 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 2,870 hours of sunshine a year, Peníscola is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
08:0819:20
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 07:51–08:45 · evening 18:43–19:37
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:40–07:51 · evening 19:37–19:48
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.
What is the weather like in Peníscola in October?
In October, Peníscola is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Peníscola.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min08:08 – 19:20
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %55 %
- Seaweight 25 %74 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %63 %
- 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
- A jumper for the evenings
Sea temperature in Peníscola
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.0 – 23.3 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Peníscola ranges from 13.3 °C in February to 26.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From November to January 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 25.6 and 27.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.1° | 13.5° | 14.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.3° | 12.5° | 14.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.8° | 13.0° | 14.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.6° | 15.0° | 16.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.4° | 17.3° | 19.6° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.3° | 21.1° | 23.8° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.3° | 24.1° | 26.9° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.5° | 25.6° | 27.7° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.0° | 24.1° | 26.0° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.2° | 21.0° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.6° | 17.5° | 19.8° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 15.7° | 14.9° | 16.7° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Peníscola
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 6.8 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Peníscola, 61 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Peníscola
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 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 75 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Peníscola: 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, Peníscola has about 7 rainy days with 66 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Peníscola
How breezy and how cloudy Peníscola 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 Peníscola typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light 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, Jul, Nov.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Peníscola: variable cloud, with about 6.8 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 and humidity in Peníscola
How often the day gets hot in Peníscola (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, Peníscola 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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Peníscola
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 (10+ muggy days)
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 (6°), the warmest in August (21°). 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 from September to October. 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 51 days a year, mostly from July to August.
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 | 27 | 14° | 6° | 14.1° | 5.7 h | 5 | 42 |
| FebruaryFeb | 33 | 15° | 6° | 13.3° | 6.8 h | 4 | 26 |
| MarchMar | 30 | 17° | 8° | 13.8° | 7.3 h | 7 | 45 |
| AprilApr | 34 | 19° | 10° | 15.6° | 8.3 h | 7 | 45 |
| MayMay | 61 | 22° | 14° | 18.4° | 9.3 h | 6 | 43 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 27° | 18° | 22.3° | 10.3 h | 3 | 16 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 29° | 21° | 25.3° | 10.8 h | 3 | 17 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 29° | 21° | 26.5° | 9.7 h | 4 | 26 |
| SeptemberSep | 91 | 26° | 18° | 25.0° | 7.9 h | 8 | 67 |
| OctoberOct | 66 | 22° | 15° | 22.2° | 6.8 h | 7 | 66 |
| NovemberNov | 33 | 17° | 10° | 18.6° | 6.0 h | 6 | 52 |
| DecemberDec | 26 | 14° | 7° | 15.7° | 5.3 h | 5 | 38 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
40.36° N, 0.41° E · 22 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Peníscola
The best time to visit Peníscola is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June 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 September with 67 mm of precipitation.
Peníscola through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Peníscola in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 17–22 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Peníscola in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–29 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Peníscola in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 17–26 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Peníscola in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 14–15 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Peníscola for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Peníscola
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Peníscola: score 100 against 66. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in July. July has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 66 | 100better |
| Day high | 22° | 29° |
| Night low | 15° | 21° |
| Sea | 22.2° | 25.3° |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h | 10.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 66 mm | 17 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 2better | 17 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peníscola month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
27January14° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In January, Peníscola is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Peníscola.
Peníscola in January33February15° · Sea 13° · 7 h
In February, Peníscola is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Peníscola.
Peníscola in February30March17° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In March, Peníscola is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Peníscola.
Peníscola in March34April19° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In April, Peníscola is mild: daytime highs average 19 °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 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Peníscola.
Peníscola in April61May22° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In May, Peníscola is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Peníscola.
Peníscola in May94June27° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In June, Peníscola is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Peníscola.
Peníscola in June100July29° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In July, Peníscola is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 11 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 Peníscola.
Peníscola in July100August29° · Sea 27° · 10 h
In August, Peníscola is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 12 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 Peníscola.
Peníscola in August91September26° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In September, Peníscola is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Peníscola.
Peníscola in September66October22° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In October, Peníscola is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Peníscola.
Peníscola in October33November17° · Sea 19° · 6 h
In November, Peníscola is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Peníscola.
Peníscola in November26December14° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In December, Peníscola is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Peníscola.
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Peníscola vs. Castellón de la Plana
In October Castellón de la Plana has the better holiday weather (score 72 vs. 66). During the day Castellón de la Plana is 1 °C warmer than Peníscola. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Peníscola | Castellón de la Plana |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 66 | 72 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 23° |
| Sea | 22° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Mar – Nov |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Peníscola ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Alicante24°23°94
- 2Elche24°93
- 3Castellón de la Plana23°22°90
- 4Zaragoza22°88
- 5Valencia24°22°86
- 6Manacor23°84
- 7Ibiza Town24°23°79
- 8L'Hospitalet de Llobregat21°21°75
- 24PeníscolaThis page22°22°66
Planning a trip to Peníscola
Weather for your travel dates
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Peníscola 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.
Peníscola has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 27).
- 33
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 66
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 27
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h
- Distance
- 1,240 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.
Frequently asked questions about Peníscola
When is the best time to visit Peníscola?
The best time to visit Peníscola 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 Peníscola?
The sea temperature in Peníscola ranges from 13.3 °C in February to 26.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Peníscola in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Peníscola?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Peníscola?
The wettest month is September with 67 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 16 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Peníscola get?
Peníscola gets around 2,870 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.8 hours a day; in December there are 5.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Peníscola in?
Peníscola uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Peníscola?
A nonstop flight from London to Peníscola takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,240 km.
Which school holidays are best for Peníscola?
Peníscola has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 27). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 33, May half-term 68, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 66, Christmas holidays 27.
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