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Sitges

Sun, sea & sand

Sitges at a glance

Best time
Jun – Aug
Warmest month
Aug · 28°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.0°
Sunshine a year
2,290 h
Rain a year
562 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
18 m

Climate in Sitges

Sitges has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,290 hours of sunshine a year, Sitges is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

51

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – August

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

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

08:0319:14

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 07:46–08:40 · evening 18:36–19:31
Blue hour
Morning 07:35–07:46 · evening 19:31–19:42

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 Sitges in October?

In October, Sitges is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Sitges.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 11 min08:03 – 19:14
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
54 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Madrid

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %38 %
  • Seaweight 25 %69 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
  • 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
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Sitges

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

Sea in October21.8°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 20.5 – 23.0 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 21.8°8 in 10 years 20.5° – 23.0°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Sitges ranges from 13.3 °C in February to 26.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

From October 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 25.0 and 27.4 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan13.9°13.0°14.5°cold
FebruaryFeb13.3°12.8°13.8°cold
MarchMar13.6°13.0°14.0°cold
AprilApr14.8°14.2°15.7°cold
MayMay17.5°16.5°18.7°fresh
JuneJun21.6°20.3°23.1°refreshing
JulyJul24.7°23.3°26.1°pleasant
AugustAug26.0°25.0°27.4°warm
SeptemberSep24.5°23.4°25.4°pleasant
OctoberOct21.8°20.5°23.0°refreshing
NovemberNov18.1°16.9°19.3°fresh
DecemberDec15.4°14.6°16.3°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Sitges

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

Per year
2,290 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 9.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.2 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 46 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.2 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Sitges, 46 % of the day.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 23 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Sun protection

UV index in Sitges

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 45 min
Light brown skin
about 60 min
Olive skin
about 80 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

Rain in Sitges: 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
562 mm on 85 days
Wettest month
Sep · 76 mm
Driest month
Feb · 29 mm
OctoberRainy days 9Rainfall 72 mm

In October, Sitges has about 9 rainy days with 72 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Sitges

How breezy and how cloudy Sitges 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
18 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 20 km/h
Calmest month
Oct · 16 km/h
OctoberWind 16 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Sitges typically peaks at 16 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.

Year average
46 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 32 %
Cloudiest month
Oct · 54 %
OctoberCloud cover 54 %Sunshine 5.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Sitges: variable cloud, with about 5.2 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 Sitges

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

Hot days a year
10 days
Hottest month
Aug · 28 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Day high 21 °C

In October, Sitges has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Sitges

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 3 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 63 days a year, mostly from July to September.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 21°Night 15°Sea 22°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2013°6°13.9°3.9 h636
FebruaryFeb2514°6°13.3°5.2 h529
MarchMar2616°8°13.6°6.3 h845
AprilApr2718°10°14.8°7.0 h955
MayMay4521°14°17.5°7.8 h851
JuneJun8725°18°21.6°8.3 h633
JulyJul9828°21°24.7°9.0 h629
AugustAug9328°21°26.0°8.3 h752
SeptemberSep8125°18°24.5°6.8 h1176
OctoberOct5121°15°21.8°5.2 h972
NovemberNov2417°10°18.1°4.0 h650
DecemberDec1914°7°15.4°3.4 h536

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

41.24° N, 1.81° E · 18 m · Europe/Madrid

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Sitges

The best time to visit Sitges is from June to August. 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 November. The wettest month is September with 76 mm of precipitation.

Sitges through the seasons

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

Sitges in spring

Mar – May

33

Poor

  • 16–21 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 24 rainy days in all

Sitges in summer

Jun – Aug

93

Excellent

  • 25–28 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 9 h of sun a day
  • 19 rainy days in all

Sitges in autumn

Sep – Nov

52

Fair

  • 17–25 °C by day
  • Sea 22 °C
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

Sitges in winter

Dec – Feb

21

Poor

  • 13–14 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 4 h of sun a day
  • 17 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Sitges for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

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

Compare two months in Sitges

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

July has the better holiday weather in Sitges: score 98 against 51. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in July. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.

October vs. July, Sitges
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score5198better
Day high21°28°
Night low15°21°
Sea21.8°24.7°
Sunshine5.2 h9.0 hbetter
Rainy days96better
Rainfall72 mm29 mmbetter
Muggy days3better21

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 – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Sitges month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

20January13° · Sea 14° · 4 h

In January, Sitges is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 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 Sitges.

Sitges in January
25February14° · Sea 13° · 5 h

In February, Sitges 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. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine 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 Sitges.

Sitges in February
26March16° · Sea 14° · 6 h

In March, Sitges is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine 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 Sitges.

Sitges in March
27April18° · Sea 15° · 7 h

In April, Sitges is mild: daytime highs average 18 °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 7 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 Sitges.

Sitges in April
45May21° · Sea 18° · 8 h

In May, Sitges is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Sitges.

Sitges in May
87June25° · Sea 22° · 8 h

In June, Sitges is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Sitges.

Sitges in June
98July28° · Sea 25° · 9 h

In July, Sitges is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Sitges.

Sitges in July
93August28° · Sea 26° · 8 h

In August, Sitges is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 52 mm. On about 5 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 Sitges.

Sitges in August
81September25° · Sea 25° · 7 h

In September, Sitges is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 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 Sitges.

Sitges in September
51October21° · Sea 22° · 5 h

In October, Sitges is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Sitges.

Sitges in October
24November17° · Sea 18° · 4 h

In November, Sitges is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine 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 Sitges.

Sitges in November
19December14° · Sea 15° · 3 h

In December, Sitges is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours 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 Sitges.

Sitges in December
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Sitges vs. L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

In October Sitges has the better holiday weather (score 51 vs. 44). During the day it is about as warm in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat as in Sitges. The sea in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat is 1 °C cooler.

Sitges vs. L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, in October
in OctoberSitgesL'Hospitalet de Llobregat
Holiday score5144
Daytime high21°21°
Sea22°21°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days910
Best timeJun – AugMay – Aug

Through the year

OctoberSitges 21°L'Hospitalet de Llobregat 21°
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Spain in October: the best places

In October, Sitges ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Castellón de la Plana23°22°90
  2. 2Manacor23°84
  3. 3Figueres20°82
  4. 4Girona21°80
  5. 5L'Hospitalet de Llobregat21°21°75
  6. 6Barcelona21°21°75
  7. 7Terrassa20°74
  8. 8Palma de Mallorca23°23°72
  9. 26SitgesThis page21°22°51
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Planning a trip to Sitges

Weather for your travel dates

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

Sitges 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.

Sitges has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    27

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 6.8 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    53

    Fair

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 7.9 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    95

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 8.5 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    51

    Fair

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 22 °C
    • 5.2 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    20

    Poor

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 3.7 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 1 h 55 min
Distance
1,150 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 Sitges

When is the best time to visit Sitges?

The best time to visit Sitges is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Sitges?

The sea temperature in Sitges ranges from 13.3 °C in February to 26.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Sitges in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Sitges?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.

When does it rain most in Sitges?

The wettest month is September with 76 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 29 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Sitges get?

Sitges gets around 2,290 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.0 hours a day; in December there are 3.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Sitges in?

Sitges uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Sitges?

A nonstop flight from London to Sitges takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,150 km.

Which school holidays are best for Sitges?

Sitges has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 27, May half-term 53, Summer holidays 95, October half-term 51, Christmas holidays 20.

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