AI-generatedTarragona at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,720 h
- Rain a year
- 562 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 60 m
Climate in Tarragona
Tarragona has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year, Tarragona is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
08:0519:16
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 07:48–08:42 · evening 18:39–19:33
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:37–07:48 · 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.
What is the weather like in Tarragona in October?
In October, Tarragona 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. Expect around 6 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 Tarragona.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 11 min08:05 – 19:16
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 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 %50 %
- Seaweight 25 %69 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- 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 Tarragona
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 Tarragona 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 Tarragona
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 6.2 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Tarragona, 55 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 7 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 Tarragona
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 in Tarragona: 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, Tarragona has about 9 rainy days with 72 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Tarragona
How breezy and how cloudy Tarragona 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 Tarragona 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Tarragona: variable cloud, with about 6.2 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 and humidity in Tarragona
How often the day gets hot in Tarragona (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, Tarragona has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °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 Tarragona
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 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (5°), 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 46 days a year, mostly from July to August.
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 | 26 | 13° | 5° | 13.9° | 5.5 h | 6 | 36 |
| FebruaryFeb | 29 | 14° | 6° | 13.3° | 6.4 h | 5 | 29 |
| MarchMar | 28 | 17° | 8° | 13.6° | 6.9 h | 8 | 45 |
| AprilApr | 29 | 19° | 10° | 14.8° | 7.8 h | 9 | 55 |
| MayMay | 57 | 23° | 13° | 17.6° | 8.7 h | 8 | 51 |
| JuneJun | 90 | 27° | 18° | 21.7° | 10.0 h | 6 | 33 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 29° | 20° | 24.8° | 10.4 h | 6 | 29 |
| AugustAug | 95 | 29° | 21° | 26.1° | 9.0 h | 7 | 52 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 26° | 18° | 24.5° | 7.5 h | 11 | 76 |
| OctoberOct | 58 | 22° | 15° | 21.8° | 6.2 h | 9 | 72 |
| NovemberNov | 29 | 17° | 9° | 18.0° | 5.6 h | 6 | 50 |
| DecemberDec | 25 | 13° | 6° | 15.4° | 5.2 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, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
41.12° N, 1.25° E · 60 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Tarragona
The best time to visit Tarragona 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.
Tarragona through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tarragona in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 17–23 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Tarragona in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–29 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Tarragona in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 17–26 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Tarragona in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 13–14 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6 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 Tarragona for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Tarragona
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 Tarragona: score 98 against 58. 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.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 58 | 98better |
| Day high | 22° | 29° |
| Night low | 15° | 20° |
| Sea | 21.8° | 24.8° |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h | 10.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 72 mm | 29 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 2better | 14 |
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 – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Tarragona month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
26January13° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In January, Tarragona 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. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine 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 Tarragona.
Tarragona in January29February14° · Sea 13° · 6 h
In February, Tarragona 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 6 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 Tarragona.
Tarragona in February28March17° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In March, Tarragona 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 7 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 Tarragona.
Tarragona in March29April19° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In April, Tarragona 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 8 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 Tarragona.
Tarragona in April57May23° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In May, Tarragona is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 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 Tarragona.
Tarragona in May90June27° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In June, Tarragona is warm: 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 Tarragona.
Tarragona in June98July29° · Sea 25° · 10 h
In July, Tarragona is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Tarragona.
Tarragona in July95August29° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In August, Tarragona is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 52 mm. On about 12 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 Tarragona.
Tarragona in August85September26° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In September, Tarragona 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 Tarragona.
Tarragona in September58October22° · Sea 22° · 6 h
In October, Tarragona 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. Expect around 6 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 Tarragona.
Tarragona in October29November17° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In November, Tarragona is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 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 Tarragona.
Tarragona in November25December13° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In December, Tarragona is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 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 Tarragona.
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Tarragona vs. Salou
In October the holiday weather in Tarragona and Salou is about equally good (score 58 vs. 59). During the day it is about as warm in Salou as in Tarragona. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Tarragona | Salou |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 58 | 59 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Sea | 22° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Tarragona ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Valencia24°22°86
- 4Manacor23°84
- 5Figueres20°82
- 6Girona21°80
- 7L'Hospitalet de Llobregat21°21°75
- 8Barcelona21°21°75
- 24TarragonaThis page22°22°58
Planning a trip to Tarragona
Weather for your travel dates
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Tarragona 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.
Tarragona has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 26).
- 29
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 64
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 58
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 26
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5.4 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
- 1,160 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 Tarragona
When is the best time to visit Tarragona?
The best time to visit Tarragona 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 Tarragona?
The sea temperature in Tarragona 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 Tarragona in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Tarragona?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Tarragona?
The wettest month is September with 76 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 29 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tarragona get?
Tarragona gets around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.4 hours a day; in December there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Tarragona in?
Tarragona uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Tarragona?
A nonstop flight from London to Tarragona takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,160 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tarragona?
Tarragona has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 26). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 29, May half-term 64, Summer holidays 96, October half-term 58, Christmas holidays 26.
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