AI-generatedPorto Cristo at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,770 h
- Rain a year
- 389 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Porto Cristo
Porto Cristo has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,770 hours of sunshine a year, Porto Cristo is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.1 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 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
07:5519:09
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 07:39–08:32 · evening 18:33–19:26
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:28–07:39 · evening 19:26–19:36
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.
What is the weather like in Porto Cristo in October?
In October, Porto Cristo is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Porto Cristo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 14 min07:55 – 19:09
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 6 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 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 %65 %
- Seaweight 25 %83 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %78 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
Sea temperature in Porto Cristo
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.9 – 24.1 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Porto Cristo ranges from 14.1 °C in February to 26.3 °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 25.3 and 27.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.9° | 14.3° | 15.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.1° | 13.6° | 14.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.3° | 13.7° | 15.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.7° | 15.0° | 16.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.3° | 17.3° | 19.1° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.0° | 20.9° | 23.4° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.0° | 23.9° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.3° | 25.3° | 27.6° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.2° | 24.3° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.8° | 21.9° | 24.1° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 19.5° | 18.3° | 20.6° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.6° | 15.7° | 17.6° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Porto Cristo
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 6.4 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Porto Cristo, 57 % 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 Porto Cristo
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 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 70 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 Porto Cristo: 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, Porto Cristo has about 7 rainy days with 49 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Porto Cristo
How breezy and how cloudy Porto Cristo 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 Porto Cristo typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate 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: Oct – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Porto Cristo: variable cloud, with about 6.4 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 and humidity in Porto Cristo
How often the day gets hot in Porto Cristo (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, Porto Cristo 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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Porto Cristo
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 (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 6 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (9°), the warmest in August (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 74 days a year, mostly from July to September.
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 | 14° | 10° | 14.9° | 5.1 h | 7 | 35 |
| FebruaryFeb | 26 | 15° | 9° | 14.1° | 5.8 h | 6 | 34 |
| MarchMar | 30 | 16° | 11° | 14.3° | 6.8 h | 6 | 28 |
| AprilApr | 34 | 19° | 13° | 15.7° | 8.0 h | 6 | 33 |
| MayMay | 62 | 22° | 16° | 18.3° | 9.2 h | 5 | 28 |
| JuneJun | 93 | 27° | 20° | 22.0° | 10.8 h | 2 | 13 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 29° | 22° | 25.0° | 11.1 h | 1 | 6 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 30° | 23° | 26.3° | 10.1 h | 2 | 14 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 26° | 21° | 25.2° | 7.6 h | 6 | 44 |
| OctoberOct | 70 | 23° | 18° | 22.8° | 6.4 h | 7 | 49 |
| NovemberNov | 30 | 18° | 14° | 19.5° | 5.2 h | 8 | 65 |
| DecemberDec | 22 | 15° | 11° | 16.6° | 4.7 h | 7 | 41 |
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
39.54° N, 3.33° E · 6 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Porto Cristo
The best time to visit Porto Cristo 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 December. The wettest month is November with 65 mm of precipitation.
Porto Cristo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Porto Cristo in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 16–22 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Porto Cristo in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–30 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Porto Cristo in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18–26 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Porto Cristo in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 14–15 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Porto Cristo for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Porto Cristo
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 Porto Cristo: score 100 against 70. In July, days are 6 °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.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 70 | 100better |
| Day high | 23° | 29° |
| Night low | 18° | 22° |
| Sea | 22.8° | 25.0° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h | 11.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 49 mm | 6 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 6better | 21 |
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 – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Porto Cristo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January14° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In January, Porto Cristo is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Porto Cristo.
Porto Cristo in January26February15° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In February, Porto Cristo is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °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 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Porto Cristo.
Porto Cristo in February30March16° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In March, Porto Cristo is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Porto Cristo.
Porto Cristo in March34April19° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In April, Porto Cristo is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Porto Cristo.
Porto Cristo in April62May22° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In May, Porto Cristo is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 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 a good month for a holiday in Porto Cristo.
Porto Cristo in May93June27° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In June, Porto Cristo is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Porto Cristo.
Porto Cristo in June100July29° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In July, Porto Cristo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 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 Porto Cristo.
Porto Cristo in July100August30° · Sea 26° · 10 h
In August, Porto Cristo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 13 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 Porto Cristo.
Porto Cristo in August92September26° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In September, Porto Cristo is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Porto Cristo.
Porto Cristo in September70October23° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In October, Porto Cristo is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Porto Cristo.
Porto Cristo in October30November18° · Sea 20° · 5 h
In November, Porto Cristo is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Porto Cristo.
Porto Cristo in November22December15° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In December, Porto Cristo is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Porto Cristo.
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Porto Cristo vs. Cala Millor
In October the holiday weather in Porto Cristo and Cala Millor is about equally good (score 70 vs. 68). During the day it is about as warm in Cala Millor as in Porto Cristo. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Porto Cristo | Cala Millor |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 70 | 68 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Porto Cristo ranks 15 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Girona21°80
- 4Ibiza Town24°23°79
- 5L'Hospitalet de Llobregat21°21°75
- 6Barcelona21°21°75
- 7Terrassa20°74
- 8S'Arenal23°23°72
- 15Porto CristoThis page23°23°70
Planning a trip to Porto Cristo
Weather for your travel dates
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Porto Cristo 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.
Porto Cristo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23).
- 33
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 6 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
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 70
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 23
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 10 min
- Distance
- 1,360 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 Porto Cristo
When is the best time to visit Porto Cristo?
The best time to visit Porto Cristo 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 Porto Cristo?
The sea temperature in Porto Cristo ranges from 14.1 °C in February to 26.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Porto Cristo in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Porto Cristo?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Porto Cristo?
The wettest month is November with 65 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 6 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Porto Cristo get?
Porto Cristo gets around 2,770 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.1 hours a day; in December there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Porto Cristo in?
Porto Cristo uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Porto Cristo?
A nonstop flight from London to Porto Cristo takes about 2 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,360 km.
Which school holidays are best for Porto Cristo?
Porto Cristo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 33, May half-term 68, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 70, Christmas holidays 23.
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