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Villarreal

Sun, sea & sand

Villarreal at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 29°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.5°
Sunshine a year
3,060 h
Rain a year
407 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
42 m

Climate in Villarreal

Villarreal has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 3,060 hours of sunshine a year, Villarreal is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

71

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 16°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 21°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 20°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 18°

08:0919:23

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 07:53–08:46 · evening 18:46–19:39
Blue hour
Morning 07:42–07:53 · evening 19:39–19:50

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 Villarreal in October?

In October, Villarreal is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Villarreal.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 13 min08:09 – 19:23
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
48 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Madrid

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %57 %
  • Seaweight 25 %77 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %73 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %85 %

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
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Villarreal

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

Sea in October22.4°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 21.2 – 23.2 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 22.4°8 in 10 years 21.2° – 23.2°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Villarreal ranges from 13.6 °C in February to 26.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

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 25.6 and 28.0 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan14.4°13.9°15.0°cold
FebruaryFeb13.6°12.9°14.4°cold
MarchMar14.1°13.3°14.7°cold
AprilApr15.7°15.1°16.7°cold
MayMay18.5°17.4°19.9°fresh
JuneJun22.4°21.1°24.0°refreshing
JulyJul25.4°24.4°26.7°pleasant
AugustAug26.5°25.6°28.0°warm
SeptemberSep25.1°24.3°26.3°pleasant
OctoberOct22.4°21.2°23.2°refreshing
NovemberNov18.8°17.7°19.8°fresh
DecemberDec15.9°15.1°17.0°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Villarreal

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

Per year
3,060 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 5.9 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.4 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 66 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.4 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Villarreal, 66 % of the day.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 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 Villarreal

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 40 min
Light brown skin
about 55 min
Olive skin
about 75 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 Villarreal: 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
407 mm on 57 days
Wettest month
Sep · 59 mm
Driest month
Jul · 13 mm
OctoberRainy days 6Rainfall 53 mm

In October, Villarreal has about 6 rainy days with 53 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Villarreal

How breezy and how cloudy Villarreal 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
16 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Apr · 18 km/h
Calmest month
Dec · 15 km/h
OctoberWind 15 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Villarreal typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light 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
42 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 25 %
Cloudiest month
Oct · 48 %
OctoberCloud cover 48 %Sunshine 7.4 h

In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Villarreal: variable cloud, with about 7.4 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 Villarreal

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

Hot days a year
16 days
Hottest month
Aug · 29 °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 22 °C

In October, Villarreal 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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Villarreal

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 1 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 64 days a year, mostly from July to September.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 22°Night 15°Sea 22°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan3014°6°14.4°6.4 h536
FebruaryFeb3415°7°13.6°7.2 h423
MarchMar3317°9°14.1°7.6 h639
AprilApr3719°11°15.7°8.8 h636
MayMay6022°14°18.5°9.8 h533
JuneJun9426°18°22.4°11.0 h316
JulyJul10028°21°25.4°11.4 h213
AugustAug10029°22°26.5°10.2 h422
SeptemberSep9426°19°25.1°8.4 h759
OctoberOct7122°15°22.4°7.4 h653
NovemberNov3618°11°18.8°6.5 h546
DecemberDec2915°7°15.9°5.9 h532

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

39.94° N, 0.10° W · 42 m · Europe/Madrid

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Villarreal

The best time to visit Villarreal 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 59 mm of precipitation.

Villarreal through the seasons

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

Villarreal in spring

Mar – May

43

Fair

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

Villarreal in summer

Jun – Aug

98

Excellent

  • 26–29 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 11 h of sun a day
  • 9 rainy days in all

Villarreal in autumn

Sep – Nov

67

Good

  • 18–26 °C by day
  • Sea 22 °C
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 18 rainy days in all

Villarreal in winter

Dec – Feb

31

Poor

  • 14–15 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 13 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Villarreal 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 Villarreal

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 Villarreal: score 100 against 71. In July, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in July. July has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.

October vs. July, Villarreal
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score71100better
Day high22°28°
Night low15°21°
Sea22.4°25.4°
Sunshine7.4 h11.4 hbetter
Rainy days62better
Rainfall53 mm13 mmbetter
Muggy days1better21

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

Villarreal month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

30January14° · Sea 14° · 6 h

In January, Villarreal is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 36 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Villarreal.

Villarreal in January
34February15° · Sea 14° · 7 h

In February, Villarreal is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Villarreal.

Villarreal in February
33March17° · Sea 14° · 8 h

In March, Villarreal is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Villarreal.

Villarreal in March
37April19° · Sea 16° · 9 h

In April, Villarreal is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Villarreal.

Villarreal in April
60May22° · Sea 19° · 10 h

In May, Villarreal is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Villarreal.

Villarreal in May
94June26° · Sea 22° · 11 h

In June, Villarreal is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Villarreal.

Villarreal in June
100July28° · Sea 25° · 11 h

In July, Villarreal is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 6 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 Villarreal.

Villarreal in July
100August29° · Sea 27° · 10 h

In August, Villarreal is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 7 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 Villarreal.

Villarreal in August
94September26° · Sea 25° · 8 h

In September, Villarreal is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Villarreal.

Villarreal in September
71October22° · Sea 22° · 7 h

In October, Villarreal is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Villarreal.

Villarreal in October
36November18° · Sea 19° · 7 h

In November, Villarreal is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Villarreal.

Villarreal in November
29December15° · Sea 16° · 6 h

In December, Villarreal is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 32 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Villarreal.

Villarreal in December
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Villarreal vs. Castellón de la Plana

In October the holiday weather in Villarreal and Castellón de la Plana is about equally good (score 71 vs. 72). During the day Castellón de la Plana is 1 °C warmer than Villarreal. The sea is about equally warm.

Villarreal vs. Castellón de la Plana, in October
in OctoberVillarrealCastellón de la Plana
Holiday score7172
Daytime high22°23°
Sea22°22°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days66
Best timeJun – SepMar – Nov

Through the year

OctoberVillarreal 22°Castellón de la Plana 23°
VillarrealCastellón de la Plana
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Ranking

Spain in October: the best places

In October, Villarreal ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Alicante24°23°94
  2. 2Elche24°93
  3. 3Cartagena23°22°93
  4. 4Murcia26°92
  5. 5Castellón de la Plana23°22°90
  6. 6Zaragoza22°88
  7. 7Valencia24°22°86
  8. 8Torrevieja25°22°84
  9. 19VillarrealThis page22°22°71
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Planning a trip to Villarreal

Weather for your travel dates

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

Villarreal 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.

Villarreal has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    36

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 8.4 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    67

    Good

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 10.0 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    100

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 10.6 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    71

    Good

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 22 °C
    • 7.4 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    30

    Poor

    • 15 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 5 min
Distance
1,280 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 Villarreal

When is the best time to visit Villarreal?

The best time to visit Villarreal 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 Villarreal?

The sea temperature in Villarreal ranges from 13.6 °C in February to 26.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Villarreal in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Villarreal?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.

When does it rain most in Villarreal?

The wettest month is September with 59 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 13 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Villarreal get?

Villarreal gets around 3,060 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.4 hours a day; in December there are 5.9 hours a day.

What time zone is Villarreal in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Villarreal?

A nonstop flight from London to Villarreal takes about 2 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,280 km.

Which school holidays are best for Villarreal?

Villarreal has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 36, May half-term 67, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 71, Christmas holidays 30.

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