Region in Catalonia, Spain
Costa Brava weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Costa Brava
May–Jun and Sep–Oct are warm, with swimmable water by June and fewer crowds. Jul–Aug is hot and packed; winter is mild but many coastal places close.
Costa Brava weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan13°53 mm
- Feb12°45 mm
- Mar14°64 mm
- Apr15°78 mm
- May18°69 mm
- Jun22°40 mm
- Jul24°39 mm
- Aug25°46 mm
- Sep23°73 mm
- Oct20°104 mm
- Nov16°71 mm
- Dec14°43 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C55°F | 11°C51°F | 53 mm | 75% | Cool |
| February | 12°C54°F | 10°C50°F | 45 mm | 75% | Cool |
| March | 14°C57°F | 12°C53°F | 64 mm | 78% | Cool |
| April | 15°C59°F | 13°C56°F | 78 mm | 81% | Cool |
| May | 18°C64°F | 16°C61°F | 69 mm | 81% | Cool |
| June | 22°C71°F | 20°C68°F | 40 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| July | 24°C76°F | 23°C73°F | 39 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| August | 25°C77°F | 23°C74°F | 46 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| September | 23°C74°F | 21°C70°F | 73 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| October | 20°C69°F | 18°C65°F | 104 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| November | 16°C62°F | 14°C58°F | 71 mm | 75% | Cool |
| December | 14°C57°F | 12°C53°F | 43 mm | 74% | Cool |
Best months across Spain
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Madrid | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Seville | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (38°C) |
| Valencia | Apr–Jun, Oct | Jul (35°C) |
| Málaga | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Mallorca | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Ibiza | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Tenerife | Jan–May, Oct–Nov | Sep (25°C) |
| Gran Canaria | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Granada | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Costa del Sol | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Palma | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Las Palmas | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Lanzarote | Oct–May | Sep (24°C) |
| San Sebastián | Jun–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Bilbao | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (24°C) |
| Alicante | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (34°C) |
| Fuerteventura | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Córdoba | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (38°C) |
| Marbella | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Menorca | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Cádiz | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (29°C) |
| Toledo | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Santiago de Compostela | May–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Benidorm | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Costa Blanca | Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov | Jul (34°C) |
| Costa Brava | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (25°C) |
| Maspalomas | Nov–Apr | Sep (25°C) |
| Sitges | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Salamanca | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Costa Brava?
May–Jun, Sep–Oct. May–Jun and Sep–Oct are warm, with swimmable water by June and fewer crowds. Jul–Aug is hot and packed; winter is mild but many coastal places close.
When is the rainy season in Costa Brava?
Rain peaks in October with about 104 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Costa Brava?
August, with average highs of 25°C (77°F).
How cold does Costa Brava get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 10°C (50°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Costa Brava Tourism
- Aena: Girona-Costa Brava Airport
- Renfe Rodalies de Catalunya
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.