AI-generatedTossa de Mar at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 24.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,480 h
- Rain a year
- 643 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 25 m
Climate in Tossa de Mar
Tossa de Mar 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 2,480 hours of sunshine a year, Tossa de Mar is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.4 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 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
07:5919:09
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 07:42–08:37 · evening 18:31–19:26
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:31–07:42 · evening 19:26–19:37
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 Tossa de Mar in October?
In October, Tossa de Mar is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Tossa de Mar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 10 min07:59 – 19:09
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 55 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %37 %
- Seaweight 25 %53 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %69 %
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 Tossa de Mar
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 19.1 – 22.0 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Tossa de Mar ranges from 13.0 °C in February to 24.9 °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 23.8 and 26.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13.6° | 13.0° | 14.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.0° | 12.6° | 13.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.3° | 12.7° | 14.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.4° | 13.8° | 15.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 16.9° | 15.9° | 18.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 20.7° | 19.5° | 22.3° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 23.6° | 22.0° | 25.1° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 24.9° | 23.8° | 26.5° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.5° | 22.4° | 25.2° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 20.7° | 19.1° | 22.0° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 17.2° | 16.2° | 18.4° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 14.9° | 14.1° | 15.9° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Tossa de Mar
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 5.8 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Tossa de Mar, 52 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Tossa de Mar
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 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 65 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 Tossa de 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.
In October, Tossa de Mar has about 8 rainy days with 83 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Tossa de Mar
How breezy and how cloudy Tossa de 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.
In October, the wind in Tossa de Mar typically peaks at 18 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, Nov.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over Tossa de Mar: variable cloud, with about 5.8 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 Tossa de Mar
How often the day gets hot in Tossa de Mar (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, Tossa de Mar 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.
Nights and sleep in Tossa de Mar
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)
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. 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 in September. 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 36 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 | 22 | 13° | 5° | 13.6° | 5.0 h | 7 | 55 |
| FebruaryFeb | 25 | 14° | 6° | 13.0° | 5.8 h | 7 | 46 |
| MarchMar | 25 | 16° | 8° | 13.3° | 6.3 h | 8 | 63 |
| AprilApr | 26 | 18° | 10° | 14.4° | 6.9 h | 9 | 65 |
| MayMay | 46 | 22° | 13° | 16.9° | 7.7 h | 8 | 58 |
| JuneJun | 86 | 27° | 18° | 20.7° | 8.7 h | 5 | 31 |
| JulyJul | 99 | 29° | 20° | 23.6° | 9.4 h | 3 | 22 |
| AugustAug | 99 | 29° | 21° | 24.9° | 8.9 h | 4 | 28 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 25° | 17° | 23.5° | 7.1 h | 8 | 68 |
| OctoberOct | 49 | 21° | 14° | 20.7° | 5.8 h | 8 | 83 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 16° | 9° | 17.2° | 5.1 h | 8 | 70 |
| DecemberDec | 22 | 13° | 6° | 14.9° | 4.7 h | 7 | 55 |
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
41.72° N, 2.93° E · 25 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Tossa de Mar
The best time to visit Tossa de Mar 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 March to June and from September to November. The wettest month is October with 83 mm of precipitation.
Tossa de Mar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tossa de Mar in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 16–22 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Tossa de Mar in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–29 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Tossa de Mar in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 16–25 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Tossa de Mar in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 13–14 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5 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 Tossa de Mar for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Tossa de Mar
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 Tossa de Mar: score 99 against 49. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in July. July has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 49 | 99better |
| Day high | 21° | 29° |
| Night low | 14° | 20° |
| Sea | 20.7° | 23.6° |
| Sunshine | 5.8 h | 9.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 83 mm | 22 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 2better | 11 |
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
Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Tossa de Mar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January13° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In January, Tossa de Mar is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tossa de Mar.
Tossa de Mar in January25February14° · Sea 13° · 6 h
In February, Tossa de Mar is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tossa de Mar.
Tossa de Mar in February25March16° · Sea 13° · 6 h
In March, Tossa de Mar is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °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 8 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tossa de Mar.
Tossa de Mar in March26April18° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In April, Tossa de Mar is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °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 65 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tossa de Mar.
Tossa de Mar in April46May22° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In May, Tossa de Mar is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Tossa de Mar.
Tossa de Mar in May86June27° · Sea 21° · 9 h
In June, Tossa de Mar is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Tossa de Mar.
Tossa de Mar in June99July29° · Sea 24° · 9 h
In July, Tossa de Mar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Tossa de Mar.
Tossa de Mar in July99August29° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In August, Tossa de Mar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Tossa de Mar.
Tossa de Mar in August86September25° · Sea 24° · 7 h
In September, Tossa de Mar is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Tossa de Mar.
Tossa de Mar in September49October21° · Sea 21° · 6 h
In October, Tossa de Mar is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Tossa de Mar.
Tossa de Mar in October22November16° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In November, Tossa de Mar is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tossa de Mar.
Tossa de Mar in November22December13° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In December, Tossa de Mar is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tossa de Mar.
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Tossa de Mar vs. Lloret de Mar
In October the holiday weather in Tossa de Mar and Lloret de Mar is about equally good (score 49 vs. 50). During the day it is about as warm in Lloret de Mar as in Tossa de Mar. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Tossa de Mar | Lloret de Mar |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 49 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 21° |
| Sea | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Tossa de Mar ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Manacor23°84
- 3Figueres20°82
- 4Girona21°80
- 5Barcelona21°21°75
- 6L'Hospitalet de Llobregat21°21°75
- 7Terrassa20°74
- 8Palma de Mallorca23°23°72
- 28Tossa de MarThis page21°21°49
Planning a trip to Tossa de Mar
Weather for your travel dates
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Tossa de 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.
Tossa de Mar has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 54
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 99
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 49
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 22
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,110 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 Tossa de Mar
When is the best time to visit Tossa de Mar?
The best time to visit Tossa de 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 Tossa de Mar?
The sea temperature in Tossa de Mar ranges from 13.0 °C in February to 24.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Tossa de Mar in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Tossa de Mar?
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 Tossa de Mar?
The wettest month is October with 83 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 22 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tossa de Mar get?
Tossa de Mar gets around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.4 hours a day; in December there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Tossa de Mar in?
Tossa de Mar uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Tossa de Mar?
A nonstop flight from London to Tossa de Mar takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,110 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tossa de Mar?
Tossa de Mar has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 54, Summer holidays 99, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 22.
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