Climate guide for Cadaqués, Spain

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About Cadaqués

Cadaqués sits in a small bay on the northern Costa Brava, backed by the Cap de Creus peninsula. Salvador Dalí lived and worked at Port Lligat next door, and his house is open to visitors, while the village streets themselves are whitewashed and cobbled. Coastal paths lead to Cap de Creus and quiet coves, and the French border lies within easy reach. May to September is warm and sunny; spring and autumn are quieter and good for walking.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
Climate scores swing from 5.0/10 in December to 10.0/10 in June; the safest picks are June, July, August.
02Weather & what to pack
Expect around 24°C and 22 mm of rain in June, with roughly 30 bright days. Pack light clothing, swimwear and strong sun protection.
03Crowds & value
Peak-season pricing concentrates in June. For better value, September scores 9.2/10 at lower-season rates.

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When to visit Cadaqués: the short answer

The best time to visit Cadaqués is June, followed by July, August. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: June averages 24°C with 22 mm of rain and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are December, March. If budget matters more than perfect weather, April is the strongest of the low-rate months at 6.2/10.

Across the year Cadaqués swings from 9°C in January to 26°C in July, a 17-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 20 mm in July to 85 mm in December. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Cadaqués is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 5 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (26°C). Coolest: January (9°C). Driest: July (20 mm). Wettest: December (85 mm).

Cadaqués month by month

January in Cadaqués — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 6.1/10

January averages 9°C (48°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Expect 35 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 daylight hours.

It scores 6.1/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.

Flexible dates? June scores 3.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

February in Cadaqués: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.1/10

February averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Expect 37 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.6 daylight hours.

It scores 6.1/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.

Flexible dates? June scores 3.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

March in Cadaqués: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 5.5/10

Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 70 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 5.5/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Cadaqués — 4.5 points higher on the same scale.

April in Cadaqués — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 6.2/10

April averages 15°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 45 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.2/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? June scores 3.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

May in Cadaqués: strong conditions, 6th of 12

Good · 7.6/10

Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 50 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.6 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 7.6/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Cadaqués — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.

June: the best month of the year in Cadaqués

Best window · 10/10

June averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 22 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.2 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Cadaqués at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

July ranks 2nd of 12 for Cadaqués — one of the best windows

Best window · 10/10

July averages 26°C (79°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 20 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.9 daylight hours.

A 10/10 puts this among the year's best months in Cadaqués (2nd of 12); only June scores higher, at 10/10.

Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

August in Cadaqués — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)

Best window · 10/10

With 26°C (78°F) on average, August delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

With around 29 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.8 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Cadaqués at 10/10 (3rd of 12), just behind June at 10/10.

Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

September is one of the strongest months in Cadaqués (4th)

Best window · 9.2/10

With 22°C (71°F) on average, September delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

With around 39 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.5 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Cadaqués at 9.2/10 (4th of 12), just behind June at 10/10.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

October in Cadaqués — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 7.7/10

October averages 19°C (66°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 40 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 daylight hours.

It scores 7.7/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

Flexible dates? June scores 2.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

November in Cadaqués — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.6/10

November averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 61 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.8 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.6/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? June scores 4.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

December in Cadaqués — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5/10

Expect 11°C (51°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 85 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.1 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 5/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Cadaqués — 5 points higher on the same scale.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Cadaqués, Spain?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Cadaqués are June, July, August, September. June is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 10.0/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Cadaqués year-round?
Cadaqués has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 9°C in January to 26°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 5.0 and 10.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Cadaqués?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Cadaqués are December (5.0/10), March (5.5/10), November (5.6/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Cadaqués?
December is the wettest month in Cadaqués, averaging about 85 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 20 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Cadaqués?
July sees the most sun in Cadaqués, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Cadaqués a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Cadaqués is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (June, July, August, September) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Cadaqués calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Cadaqués: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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