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Santa Eulària des Riu weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Santa Eulària des Riu at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 30°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.4°
Sunshine a year
2,930 h
Rain a year
332 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
9 m

Climate in Santa Eulària des Riu

Santa Eulària des Riu 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 16 °C. With around 2,930 hours of sunshine a year, Santa Eulària des Riu is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Santa Eulària des Riu

The best time to visit Santa Eulària des Riu is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from September to June. The wettest month is November with 49 mm of precipitation.

Santa Eulària des Riu through the seasons

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

Santa Eulària des Riu in spring

Mar – May

49

Fair

  • 18–23 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 8.5 h of sun a day
  • 13 rainy days in all

Santa Eulària des Riu in summer

Jun – Aug

98

Excellent

  • 27–30 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 10.8 h of sun a day
  • 4 rainy days in all

Santa Eulària des Riu in autumn

Sep – Nov

71

Good

  • 20–28 °C by day
  • Sea 22 °C
  • 7.0 h of sun a day
  • 18 rainy days in all

Santa Eulària des Riu in winter

Dec – Feb

27

Poor

  • 16–17 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 5.8 h of sun a day
  • 16 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Oct

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Sep – Jun

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Santa Eulària des Riu for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

80

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 17°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 23°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 21°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 19°

08:0219:17

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 07:45–08:38 · evening 18:41–19:33
Blue hour
Morning 07:35–07:45 · evening 19:33–19:44

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 Santa Eulària des Riu compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 26° at the start of the month to 22° at the end. The sea cools from 24° to 21°. The days get 1.2 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high26°22°
Night-time low18°14°
Sea24°21°
Daylight11.8 h10.6 h

What is the weather like in Santa Eulària des Riu in October?

In October, Santa Eulària des Riu is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Eulària des Riu.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 15 min08:02 – 19:17
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
45 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %83 %
  • Seaweight 25 %81 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %65 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %86 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen

Compare two months in Santa Eulària des Riu

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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July has the better holiday weather in Santa Eulària des Riu: score 100 against 80. In July, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Santa Eulària des Riu
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score80100better
Daytime high24°30°
Night-time low16°21°
Sea22.7°25.1°
Sunshine6.9 h11.3 hbetter
Rainy days61better
Rainfall47 mm4 mmbetter
Muggy days5better21

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Santa Eulària des Riu month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

26January16° · Sea 15° · 5.7 h

In January, Santa Eulària des Riu is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Santa Eulària des Riu.

Santa Eulària des Riu in January
31February16° · Sea 14° · 6.5 h

In February, Santa Eulària des Riu is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Santa Eulària des Riu.

Santa Eulària des Riu in February
33March18° · Sea 15° · 7.4 h

In March, Santa Eulària des Riu is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 24 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Santa Eulària des Riu.

Santa Eulària des Riu in March
44April20° · Sea 16° · 8.6 h

In April, Santa Eulària des Riu is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Santa Eulària des Riu.

Santa Eulària des Riu in April
70May23° · Sea 19° · 9.5 h

In May, Santa Eulària des Riu is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Santa Eulària des Riu.

Santa Eulària des Riu in May
93June27° · Sea 22° · 10.8 h

In June, Santa Eulària des Riu is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Eulària des Riu.

Santa Eulària des Riu in June
100July30° · Sea 25° · 11.3 h

In July, Santa Eulària des Riu is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 14 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 Santa Eulària des Riu.

Santa Eulària des Riu in July
100August30° · Sea 26° · 10.2 h

In August, Santa Eulària des Riu is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 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 Santa Eulària des Riu.

Santa Eulària des Riu in August
96September28° · Sea 25° · 8.2 h

In September, Santa Eulària des Riu is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Eulària des Riu.

Santa Eulària des Riu in September
80October24° · Sea 23° · 6.9 h

In October, Santa Eulària des Riu is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Eulària des Riu.

Santa Eulària des Riu in October
36November20° · Sea 19° · 5.8 h

In November, Santa Eulària des Riu is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Santa Eulària des Riu.

Santa Eulària des Riu in November
25December17° · Sea 17° · 5.3 h

In December, Santa Eulària des Riu is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Santa Eulària des Riu.

Santa Eulària des Riu in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Santa Eulària des Riu

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 (15+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 69 days a year, mostly from July to August.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 24°Night 16°Sea 23°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2616°8°15.0°5.7 h629
FebruaryFeb3116°8°14.4°6.5 h523
MarchMar3318°9°14.6°7.4 h524
AprilApr4420°11°16.0°8.6 h529
MayMay7023°14°18.5°9.5 h320
JuneJun9327°18°22.0°10.8 h27
JulyJul10030°21°25.1°11.3 h14
AugustAug10030°22°26.4°10.2 h216
SeptemberSep9628°20°25.3°8.2 h545
OctoberOct8024°16°22.7°6.9 h647
NovemberNov3620°12°19.3°5.8 h749
DecemberDec2517°9°16.5°5.3 h639

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

38.98° N, 1.53° E · 9 m · Europe/Madrid

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Santa Eulària des Riu

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

Sea in October22.7°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 21.8 – 23.8 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 22.7°8 in 10 years 21.8° – 23.8°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Santa Eulària des Riu ranges from 14.4 °C in February to 26.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 25.3 and 27.5 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan15.0°14.2°15.9°cold
FebruaryFeb14.4°13.7°15.1°cold
MarchMar14.6°13.8°15.3°cold
AprilApr16.0°15.2°17.0°cold
MayMay18.5°17.6°19.4°fresh
JuneJun22.0°21.0°23.2°refreshing
JulyJul25.1°24.0°26.4°pleasant
AugustAug26.4°25.3°27.5°warm
SeptemberSep25.3°24.3°26.4°pleasant
OctoberOct22.7°21.8°23.8°refreshing
NovemberNov19.3°18.4°20.2°fresh
DecemberDec16.5°15.4°17.5°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Santa Eulària des Riu

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

Per year
2,930 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 5.3 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.9 hDaylight 11.3 hShare of daylight 61 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.9 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Santa Eulària des Riu, 61 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 18 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Santa Eulària des Riu: 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
332 mm on 52 days
Wettest month
Nov · 49 mm
Driest month
Jul · 4 mm
OctoberRainy days 6Rainfall 47 mm

In October, Santa Eulària des Riu has about 6 rainy days with 47 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Santa Eulària des Riu

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 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 and clouds in Santa Eulària des Riu

How breezy and how cloudy Santa Eulària des Riu 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
22 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Nov · 25 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 19 km/h
OctoberWind 21 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Santa Eulària des Riu typically peaks at 21 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: Sep – May.

Clouds

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

Year average
37 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 16 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 46 %
OctoberCloud cover 45 %Sunshine 6.9 h

In October, cloud covers on average 45 % of the sky over Santa Eulària des Riu: mostly sunny, with about 6.9 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 and humidity in Santa Eulària des Riu

How often the day gets hot in Santa Eulària des Riu (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
39 days
Hottest month
Aug · 30 °C
Hot months
Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 24 °C

In October, Santa Eulària des Riu has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °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

Planning a trip to Santa Eulària des Riu

Weather for your travel dates

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

Santa Eulària des Riu 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.

Santa Eulària des Riu has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 26).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    41

    Fair

    • 19 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 8.2 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    75

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 9.8 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    100

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 10.6 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    80

    Excellent

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 23 °C
    • 6.9 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    26

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 5.5 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 10 min
Distance
1,400 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.

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Santa Eulària des Riu vs Ibiza Town

In October the holiday weather in Santa Eulària des Riu and Ibiza Town is about equally good (score 80 vs 80). During the day it is about as warm in Ibiza Town as in Santa Eulària des Riu. The sea is about equally warm.

Santa Eulària des Riu vs Ibiza Town, in October
in OctoberSanta Eulària des RiuIbiza Town
Holiday weather score8080
Daytime high24°24°
Sea23°23°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days66
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

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In October, Santa Eulària des Riu ranks 10 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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Frequently asked questions about Santa Eulària des Riu

When is the best time to visit Santa Eulària des Riu?

The best time to visit Santa Eulària des Riu 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 Santa Eulària des Riu?

The sea temperature in Santa Eulària des Riu ranges from 14.4 °C in February to 26.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Santa Eulària des Riu in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Santa Eulària des Riu?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.

When does it rain most in Santa Eulària des Riu?

The wettest month is November with 49 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 4 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Santa Eulària des Riu get?

Santa Eulària des Riu gets around 2,930 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.3 hours a day; in December there are 5.3 hours a day.

What time zone is Santa Eulària des Riu in?

Santa Eulària des Riu is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Santa Eulària des Riu?

A nonstop flight from London to Santa Eulària des Riu takes about 2 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,400 km.

Which school holidays are best for Santa Eulària des Riu?

Santa Eulària des Riu has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 26). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 41, May half-term 75, summer holidays 100, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 26.