AI-generatedVilanova i la Geltrú at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jul, Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,350 h
- Rain a year
- 562 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 25 m
Climate in Vilanova i la Geltrú
Vilanova i la Geltrú has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,350 hours of sunshine a year, Vilanova i la Geltrú is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Vilanova i la Geltrú
The best time to visit Vilanova i la Geltrú is from April to July and in November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to June and from September to December. The wettest month is September with 76 mm of precipitation.
Vilanova i la Geltrú through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Vilanova i la Geltrú in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–23 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Vilanova i la Geltrú in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–30 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Vilanova i la Geltrú in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18–27 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Vilanova i la Geltrú in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – Jun, Sep – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: May – June
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – July, November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
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 07:46–08:41 · evening 18:37–19:31
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:36–07:46 · 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.
October in Vilanova i la Geltrú compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Vilanova i la Geltrú in October?
In October, Vilanova i la Geltrú is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Vilanova i la Geltrú.
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+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %64 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Vilanova i la Geltrú
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Vilanova i la Geltrú: score 95 against 77. In June, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 77 | 95better |
| Daytime high | 23° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 8.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 72 mm | 33 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 3better | 6 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Vilanova i la Geltrú month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
62January15° · 4.0 h
In January, Vilanova i la Geltrú is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Vilanova i la Geltrú.
Vilanova i la Geltrú in January70February15° · 5.3 h
In February, Vilanova i la Geltrú is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Vilanova i la Geltrú.
Vilanova i la Geltrú in February79March17° · 6.4 h
In March, Vilanova i la Geltrú is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Vilanova i la Geltrú.
Vilanova i la Geltrú in March84April19° · 7.2 h
In April, Vilanova i la Geltrú is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Vilanova i la Geltrú.
Vilanova i la Geltrú in April88May23° · 7.9 h
In May, Vilanova i la Geltrú is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Vilanova i la Geltrú.
Vilanova i la Geltrú in May95June26° · 8.5 h
In June, Vilanova i la Geltrú is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 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 Vilanova i la Geltrú.
Vilanova i la Geltrú in June83July29° · 9.2 h
In July, Vilanova i la Geltrú is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 12 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 Vilanova i la Geltrú.
Vilanova i la Geltrú in July73August30° · 8.5 h
In August, Vilanova i la Geltrú is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 52 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Vilanova i la Geltrú.
Vilanova i la Geltrú in August78September27° · 6.9 h
In September, Vilanova i la Geltrú is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Vilanova i la Geltrú.
Vilanova i la Geltrú in September77October23° · 5.4 h
In October, Vilanova i la Geltrú is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Vilanova i la Geltrú.
Vilanova i la Geltrú in October80November18° · 4.2 h
In November, Vilanova i la Geltrú is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Vilanova i la Geltrú.
Vilanova i la Geltrú in November64December15° · 3.7 h
In December, Vilanova i la Geltrú is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Vilanova i la Geltrú.
Vilanova i la Geltrú in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Vilanova i la Geltrú
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 (15+ 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 (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) 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 August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 62 | 15° | 6° | 4.0 h | 6 | 36 |
| FebruaryFeb | 70 | 15° | 6° | 5.3 h | 5 | 29 |
| MarchMar | 79 | 17° | 9° | 6.4 h | 8 | 45 |
| AprilApr | 84 | 19° | 11° | 7.2 h | 9 | 55 |
| MayMay | 88 | 23° | 14° | 7.9 h | 8 | 51 |
| JuneJun | 95 | 26° | 19° | 8.5 h | 6 | 33 |
| JulyJul | 83 | 29° | 21° | 9.2 h | 6 | 29 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 30° | 22° | 8.5 h | 7 | 52 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 27° | 19° | 6.9 h | 11 | 76 |
| OctoberOct | 77 | 23° | 15° | 5.4 h | 9 | 72 |
| NovemberNov | 80 | 18° | 10° | 4.2 h | 6 | 50 |
| DecemberDec | 64 | 15° | 7° | 3.7 h | 5 | 36 |
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
41.22° N, 1.73° E · 25 m · Europe/Madrid
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Vilanova i la Geltrú
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 5.4 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Vilanova i la Geltrú, 48 % 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 in Vilanova i la Geltrú: 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, Vilanova i la Geltrú has about 9 rainy days with 72 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Vilanova i la Geltrú
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 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 Vilanova i la Geltrú
How breezy and how cloudy Vilanova i la Geltrú 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 Vilanova i la Geltrú typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Vilanova i la Geltrú: variable cloud, with about 5.4 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 Vilanova i la Geltrú
How often the day gets hot in Vilanova i la Geltrú (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, Vilanova i la Geltrú has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °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
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Vilanova i la Geltrú 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.
Vilanova i la Geltrú has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 63).
- 83
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 89
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 77
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 63
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 3.9 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.
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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In October the holiday weather in Vilanova i la Geltrú and Sitges is about equally good (score 77 vs 76). During the day it is about as warm in Sitges as in Vilanova i la Geltrú.
| in October | Vilanova i la Geltrú | Sitges |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 77 | 76 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 22° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Apr – Jul, Nov | Jun – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Vilanova i la Geltrú
When is the best time to visit Vilanova i la Geltrú?
The best time to visit Vilanova i la Geltrú is from April to July and in November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Vilanova i la Geltrú?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Vilanova i la Geltrú?
The wettest month is September with 76 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 29 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Vilanova i la Geltrú get?
Vilanova i la Geltrú gets around 2,350 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.2 hours a day; in December there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Vilanova i la Geltrú in?
Vilanova i la Geltrú is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Vilanova i la Geltrú?
A nonstop flight from London to Vilanova i la Geltrú takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,150 km.
Which school holidays are best for Vilanova i la Geltrú?
Vilanova i la Geltrú has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 63). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 83, May half-term 89, summer holidays 77, October half-term 77, Christmas holidays 63.