Salou, Costa Daurada at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,000 h
- Rain a year
- 562 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Salou, Costa Daurada
Salou, Costa Daurada has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, Salou, Costa Daurada is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.5 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Salou, Costa Daurada in October?
In October, Salou, Costa Daurada is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Salou, Costa Daurada.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 11 min08:05 – 19:17
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %53 %
- Seaweight 25 %69 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %65 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %64 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Salou, Costa Daurada
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.5 – 23.0 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Salou, Costa Daurada ranges from 13.3 °C in February to 26.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. 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 25.1 and 27.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13.9° | 13.1° | 14.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.3° | 12.8° | 13.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.6° | 12.9° | 14.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.8° | 14.2° | 15.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.6° | 16.6° | 18.6° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.7° | 20.4° | 23.4° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.8° | 23.3° | 26.5° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.1° | 25.1° | 27.3° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 24.5° | 23.3° | 25.5° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 21.8° | 20.5° | 23.0° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.0° | 16.9° | 19.1° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 15.4° | 14.7° | 16.4° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Salou, Costa Daurada
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 6.9 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Salou, Costa Daurada, 62 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Salou, Costa Daurada: 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, Salou, Costa Daurada has about 9 rainy days with 72 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
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 | 30 | 13° | 5° | 13.9° | 6.8 h | 6 | 36 |
| FebruaryFeb | 33 | 14° | 6° | 13.3° | 7.4 h | 5 | 29 |
| MarchMar | 33 | 17° | 8° | 13.6° | 8.3 h | 8 | 45 |
| AprilApr | 33 | 19° | 10° | 14.8° | 8.7 h | 9 | 55 |
| MayMay | 58 | 23° | 14° | 17.6° | 9.4 h | 8 | 51 |
| JuneJun | 90 | 27° | 18° | 21.7° | 10.4 h | 6 | 33 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 30° | 20° | 24.8° | 10.5 h | 6 | 29 |
| AugustAug | 95 | 30° | 21° | 26.1° | 9.7 h | 7 | 52 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 26° | 18° | 24.5° | 7.6 h | 11 | 76 |
| OctoberOct | 62 | 22° | 15° | 21.8° | 6.9 h | 9 | 72 |
| NovemberNov | 32 | 17° | 10° | 18.0° | 6.5 h | 6 | 50 |
| DecemberDec | 29 | 14° | 6° | 15.4° | 6.2 h | 5 | 36 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
41.08° N, 1.14° E · 6 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Salou, Costa Daurada
The best time to visit Salou, Costa Daurada 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 76 mm of precipitation.
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Salou, Costa Daurada for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
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
Salou, Costa Daurada month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
30January13° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In January, Salou, Costa Daurada is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °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 36 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salou, Costa Daurada.
Salou, Costa Daurada in January33February14° · Sea 13° · 7 h
In February, Salou, Costa Daurada is cool: daytime highs average 14 °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 falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salou, Costa Daurada.
Salou, Costa Daurada in February33March17° · Sea 14° · 8 h
In March, Salou, Costa Daurada is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salou, Costa Daurada.
Salou, Costa Daurada in March33April19° · Sea 15° · 9 h
In April, Salou, Costa Daurada is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salou, Costa Daurada.
Salou, Costa Daurada in April58May23° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In May, Salou, Costa Daurada is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °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 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Salou, Costa Daurada.
Salou, Costa Daurada in May90June27° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In June, Salou, Costa Daurada is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Salou, Costa Daurada.
Salou, Costa Daurada in June98July30° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In July, Salou, Costa Daurada is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Salou, Costa Daurada.
Salou, Costa Daurada in July95August30° · Sea 26° · 10 h
In August, Salou, Costa Daurada is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 52 mm. 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 Salou, Costa Daurada.
Salou, Costa Daurada in August86September26° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In September, Salou, Costa Daurada is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Salou, Costa Daurada.
Salou, Costa Daurada in September62October22° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In October, Salou, Costa Daurada is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Salou, Costa Daurada.
Salou, Costa Daurada in October32November17° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In November, Salou, Costa Daurada is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salou, Costa Daurada.
Salou, Costa Daurada in November29December14° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In December, Salou, Costa Daurada is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salou, Costa Daurada.
Salou, Costa Daurada in DecemberPlanning a trip to Salou, Costa Daurada
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 55 min
- Distance
- 1,160 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Salou, Costa Daurada
When is the best time to visit Salou, Costa Daurada?
The best time to visit Salou, Costa Daurada 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 Salou, Costa Daurada?
The sea temperature in Salou, Costa Daurada ranges from 13.3 °C in February to 26.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Salou, Costa Daurada in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Salou, Costa Daurada?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Salou, Costa Daurada?
The wettest month is September with 76 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 29 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Salou, Costa Daurada get?
Salou, Costa Daurada gets around 3,000 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.5 hours a day; in December there are 6.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Salou, Costa Daurada in?
Salou, Costa Daurada uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Salou, Costa Daurada?
A nonstop flight from London to Salou, Costa Daurada takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,160 km.
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