AI-generatedSanlúcar de Barrameda at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- 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
- 12 m
Climate in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Sanlúcar de Barrameda has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 3,110 hours of sunshine a year, Sanlúcar de Barrameda is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.1 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 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
08:3219:50
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 08:16–09:07 · evening 19:15–20:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 08:06–08:16 · 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.
What is the weather like in Sanlúcar de Barrameda in October?
In October, Sanlúcar de Barrameda is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 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 Sanlúcar de Barrameda.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min08:32 – 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
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %90 %
- 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
Sea temperature in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
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 Sanlúcar de Barrameda 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.
From December 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 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 hours in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
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 Sanlúcar de Barrameda, 65 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 16 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
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 65 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 Sanlúcar de Barrameda: 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, Sanlúcar de Barrameda has about 7 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
How breezy and how cloudy Sanlúcar de Barrameda 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 Sanlúcar de Barrameda typically peaks at 17 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: 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 Sanlúcar de Barrameda: 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 and humidity in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
How often the day gets hot in Sanlúcar de Barrameda (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, Sanlúcar de Barrameda has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °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 Sanlúcar de Barrameda
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°
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. 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 (9°), the warmest in August (22°). 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.
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 | 16° | 9° | 15.8° | 5.7 h | 8 | 62 |
| FebruaryFeb | 30 | 17° | 9° | 15.3° | 6.8 h | 6 | 49 |
| MarchMar | 30 | 19° | 11° | 15.6° | 7.7 h | 9 | 69 |
| AprilApr | 47 | 21° | 13° | 16.8° | 8.9 h | 7 | 49 |
| MayMay | 78 | 25° | 16° | 18.6° | 10.4 h | 5 | 28 |
| JuneJun | 89 | 29° | 20° | 20.9° | 11.7 h | 1 | 7 |
| JulyJul | 94 | 31° | 22° | 22.6° | 12.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 95 | 32° | 22° | 23.3° | 11.1 h | 0 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 94 | 28° | 20° | 22.3° | 9.1 h | 4 | 27 |
| OctoberOct | 75 | 24° | 17° | 20.8° | 7.4 h | 7 | 73 |
| NovemberNov | 31 | 19° | 12° | 18.4° | 6.0 h | 7 | 67 |
| DecemberDec | 22 | 16° | 10° | 16.7° | 5.2 h | 8 | 81 |
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
36.78° N, 6.35° W · 12 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Sanlúcar de Barrameda
The best time to visit Sanlúcar de Barrameda is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from July to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from September to May. The wettest month is December with 81 mm of precipitation.
Sanlúcar de Barrameda through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sanlúcar de Barrameda in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 19–25 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Sanlúcar de Barrameda in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 29–32 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 12 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Sanlúcar de Barrameda in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 19–28 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Sanlúcar de Barrameda in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 16–17 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Sanlúcar de Barrameda for you.
Your best months: June, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
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 Sanlúcar de Barrameda: score 95 against 75. In August, days are 8 °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 |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 75 | 95better |
| Day high | 24° | 32° |
| Night low | 17° | 22° |
| Sea | 20.8° | 23.3° |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h | 11.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 73 mm | 3 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 2better | 8 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Sanlúcar de Barrameda month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January16° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In January, Sanlúcar de Barrameda is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 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 Sanlúcar de Barrameda.
Sanlúcar de Barrameda in January30February17° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In February, Sanlúcar de Barrameda is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °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 49 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sanlúcar de Barrameda.
Sanlúcar de Barrameda in February30March19° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In March, Sanlúcar de Barrameda is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °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 9 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sanlúcar de Barrameda.
Sanlúcar de Barrameda in March47April21° · Sea 17° · 9 h
In April, Sanlúcar de Barrameda is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 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 Sanlúcar de Barrameda.
Sanlúcar de Barrameda in April78May25° · Sea 19° · 10 h
In May, Sanlúcar de Barrameda is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 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 Sanlúcar de Barrameda.
Sanlúcar de Barrameda in May89June29° · Sea 21° · 12 h
In June, Sanlúcar de Barrameda is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 12 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. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanlúcar de Barrameda.
Sanlúcar de Barrameda in June94July31° · Sea 23° · 12 h
In July, Sanlúcar de Barrameda is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 12 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, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanlúcar de Barrameda.
Sanlúcar de Barrameda in July95August32° · Sea 23° · 11 h
In August, Sanlúcar de Barrameda is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 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 Sanlúcar de Barrameda.
Sanlúcar de Barrameda in August94September28° · Sea 22° · 9 h
In September, Sanlúcar de Barrameda is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanlúcar de Barrameda.
Sanlúcar de Barrameda in September75October24° · Sea 21° · 7 h
In October, Sanlúcar de Barrameda is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 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 Sanlúcar de Barrameda.
Sanlúcar de Barrameda in October31November19° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In November, Sanlúcar de Barrameda is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 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 Sanlúcar de Barrameda.
Sanlúcar de Barrameda in November22December16° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In December, Sanlúcar de Barrameda is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 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 Sanlúcar de Barrameda.
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Sanlúcar de Barrameda vs. Jerez de la Frontera
In October Jerez de la Frontera has the better holiday weather (score 88 vs. 75). During the day Jerez de la Frontera is 1 °C warmer than Sanlúcar de Barrameda.
| in October | Sanlúcar de Barrameda | Jerez de la Frontera |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 75 | 88 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 25° |
| Sea | 21° | – |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 8 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Feb – May, Sep – Nov |
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Planning a trip to Sanlúcar de Barrameda
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Sanlúcar de Barrameda 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.
Sanlúcar de Barrameda has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23).
- 42
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
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
- 75
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 24 °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
- 16 °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
- 1,700 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 Sanlúcar de Barrameda
When is the best time to visit Sanlúcar de Barrameda?
The best time to visit Sanlúcar de Barrameda 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 Sanlúcar de Barrameda?
The sea temperature in Sanlúcar de Barrameda 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 Sanlúcar de Barrameda in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Sanlúcar de Barrameda?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Sanlúcar de Barrameda?
The wettest month is December with 81 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sanlúcar de Barrameda get?
Sanlúcar de Barrameda 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 Sanlúcar de Barrameda in?
Sanlúcar de Barrameda uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Sanlúcar de Barrameda?
A nonstop flight from London to Sanlúcar de Barrameda takes about 2 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,700 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sanlúcar de Barrameda?
Sanlúcar de Barrameda has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 42, May half-term 80, Summer holidays 95, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 23.
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