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Torre del Mar weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Torre del Mar at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 30°
Warmest sea
Aug · 23.8°
Sunshine a year
2,890 h
Rain a year
467 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
6 m

Climate in Torre del Mar

Torre del Mar 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 17 °C. With around 2,890 hours of sunshine a year, Torre del Mar is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Torre del Mar

The best time to visit Torre del Mar is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from July to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from September to June. The wettest month is December with 73 mm of precipitation.

Torre del Mar through the seasons

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

Torre del Mar in spring

Mar – May

49

Fair

  • 20–24 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 8.2 h of sun a day
  • 20 rainy days in all

Torre del Mar in summer

Jun – Aug

93

Excellent

  • 28–30 °C by day
  • Sea 22 °C
  • 10.8 h of sun a day
  • 3 rainy days in all

Torre del Mar in autumn

Sep – Nov

64

Good

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

Torre del Mar in winter

Dec – Feb

24

Poor

  • 17–18 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 5.7 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jul – Sep

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 Torre del Mar 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

69

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & 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°

08:2319:41

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 08:07–08:57 · evening 19:07–19:57
Blue hour
Morning 07:56–08:07 · evening 19:57–20:07

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 Torre del Mar compared with home

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 21° to 19°. The days get 1.1 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high26°22°
Night-time low18°14°
Sea21°19°
Daylight11.9 h10.8 h

What is the weather like in Torre del Mar in October?

In October, Torre del Mar is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Torre del Mar.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 19 min08:23 – 19:41
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
49 %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 %43 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %65 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %80 %

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 Torre del Mar

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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August has the better holiday weather in Torre del Mar: score 99 against 69. In August, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in August. August has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Torre del Mar
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score6999better
Daytime high24°30°
Night-time low16°22°
Sea20.0°23.8°
Sunshine6.9 h10.1 hbetter
Rainy days71better
Rainfall50 mm4 mmbetter
Muggy days2better22

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Torre del Mar month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

22January17° · Sea 15° · 5.5 h

In January, Torre del Mar is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Torre del Mar.

Torre del Mar in January
28February18° · Sea 15° · 6.4 h

In February, Torre del Mar is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Torre del Mar.

Torre del Mar in February
30March20° · Sea 15° · 6.9 h

In March, Torre del Mar is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Torre del Mar.

Torre del Mar in March
47April21° · Sea 16° · 8.1 h

In April, Torre del Mar is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Torre del Mar.

Torre del Mar in April
71May24° · Sea 18° · 9.5 h

In May, Torre del Mar is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °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 5 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Torre del Mar.

Torre del Mar in May
86June28° · Sea 20° · 11.1 h

In June, Torre del Mar is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11.1 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 Torre del Mar.

Torre del Mar in June
94July30° · Sea 22° · 11.2 h

In July, Torre del Mar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11.2 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 Torre del Mar.

Torre del Mar in July
99August30° · Sea 24° · 10.1 h

In August, Torre del Mar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 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 Torre del Mar.

Torre del Mar in August
91September28° · Sea 22° · 8.5 h

In September, Torre del Mar is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Torre del Mar.

Torre del Mar in September
69October24° · Sea 20° · 6.9 h

In October, Torre del Mar is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Torre del Mar.

Torre del Mar in October
32November20° · Sea 17° · 5.7 h

In November, Torre del Mar is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.7 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 Torre del Mar.

Torre del Mar in November
22December18° · Sea 16° · 5.1 h

In December, Torre del Mar is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Torre del Mar.

Torre del Mar in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Torre del Mar

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 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 July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and from September to October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 58 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 20°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2217°9°15.4°5.5 h859
FebruaryFeb2818°9°15.2°6.4 h645
MarchMar3020°11°15.4°6.9 h866
AprilApr4721°13°16.3°8.1 h743
MayMay7124°15°17.8°9.5 h527
JuneJun8628°19°20.1°11.1 h16
JulyJul9430°21°22.3°11.2 h01
AugustAug9930°22°23.8°10.1 h14
SeptemberSep9128°19°22.0°8.5 h425
OctoberOct6924°16°20.0°6.9 h750
NovemberNov3220°12°17.4°5.7 h767
DecemberDec2218°10°16.1°5.1 h873

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

36.74° N, 4.09° W · 6 m · Europe/Madrid

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Torre del Mar

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

Sea in October20.0°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 18.7 – 21.1 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 20.0°8 in 10 years 18.7° – 21.1°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Torre del Mar ranges from 15.2 °C in February to 23.8 °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 22.5 and 24.7 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan15.4°14.8°15.9°cold
FebruaryFeb15.2°14.4°15.8°cold
MarchMar15.4°14.7°16.1°cold
AprilApr16.3°15.4°17.0°cold
MayMay17.8°16.9°18.8°fresh
JuneJun20.1°18.8°21.4°refreshing
JulyJul22.3°20.7°23.7°refreshing
AugustAug23.8°22.5°24.7°pleasant
SeptemberSep22.0°20.8°23.2°refreshing
OctoberOct20.0°18.7°21.1°refreshing
NovemberNov17.4°16.1°18.4°fresh
DecemberDec16.1°15.2°16.9°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Torre del Mar

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

Per year
2,890 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 5.1 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 Torre del Mar, 61 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Torre del Mar: 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
467 mm on 62 days
Wettest month
Dec · 73 mm
Driest month
Jul · 1 mm
OctoberRainy days 7Rainfall 50 mm

In October, Torre del Mar has about 7 rainy days with 50 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Torre del Mar

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 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Torre del Mar

How breezy and how cloudy Torre del Mar 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
13 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 15 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 12 km/h
OctoberWind 12 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Torre del Mar typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

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

Year average
39 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 11 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 54 %
OctoberCloud cover 49 %Sunshine 6.9 h

In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Torre del Mar: variable cloud, 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Torre del Mar

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

Hot days a year
38 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, Torre del Mar has about 0 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

Planning a trip to Torre del Mar

Weather for your travel dates

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

Torre del Mar 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.

Torre del Mar has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    42

    Fair

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 7.7 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    74

    Good

    • 25 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 9.8 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    97

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 23 °C
    • 10.5 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    69

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 6.9 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    22

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 5.3 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 30 min
Distance
1,660 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.

Good to know: Spain

Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Spanish
Sockets
Type C, F · 230 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+34
Emergency number
112

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Torre del Mar vs Torrox

In October the holiday weather in Torre del Mar and Torrox is about equally good (score 69 vs 69). During the day it is about as warm in Torrox as in Torre del Mar. The sea is about equally warm.

Torre del Mar vs Torrox, in October
in OctoberTorre del MarTorrox
Holiday weather score6969
Daytime high24°24°
Sea20°20°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days77
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberTorre del Mar 24°Torrox 24°
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Spain in October: the best places

In October, Torre del Mar ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Almería25°21°94
  2. 2Córdoba26°90
  3. 3Seville26°89
  4. 4Granada24°88
  5. 5Arcos de la Frontera26°86
  6. 6Jerez de la Frontera26°86
  7. 7Antequera24°85
  8. 8Vejer de la Frontera24°85
  9. 20Torre del MarThis page24°20°69
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Frequently asked questions about Torre del Mar

When is the best time to visit Torre del Mar?

The best time to visit Torre del Mar 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 Torre del Mar?

The sea temperature in Torre del Mar ranges from 15.2 °C in February to 23.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Torre del Mar in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Torre del Mar?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.

When does it rain most in Torre del Mar?

The wettest month is December with 73 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Torre del Mar get?

Torre del Mar gets around 2,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.2 hours a day; in December there are 5.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Torre del Mar in?

Torre del Mar is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Torre del Mar?

A nonstop flight from London to Torre del Mar takes about 2 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,660 km.

Which school holidays are best for Torre del Mar?

Torre del Mar has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 42, May half-term 74, summer holidays 97, October half-term 69, Christmas holidays 22.