Climate guide for Cádiz, Spain

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About Cádiz

Cádiz is Europe's oldest Atlantic port city-seafront watchtowers, carnival energy, and golden beaches on a narrow peninsula. In Spain, April-June and September-October usually delivers the most reliable conditions for beach travel - then use monthly climate scores to fine-tune around crowds, storms, or snow depth.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
The strongest months are June, July, August: June peaks at 10.0/10, while December drops to 2.3/10.
02Weather & what to pack
23°C and 10 mm of rain shape a typical June here. Pack light clothing, swimwear and strong sun protection.
03Crowds & value
Book early for July, the busiest stretch; May is the value window at 8.7/10.

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When to visit Cádiz: the short answer

The best time to visit Cádiz is June, followed by July, August. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: June averages 23°C with 10 mm of rain and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are December, January.

Across the year Cádiz swings from 14°C in January to 26°C in August, a 12-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 0 mm in July to 119 mm in March. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Cádiz is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 7.7 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (26°C). Coolest: January (14°C). Driest: July (0 mm). Wettest: March (119 mm).

Cádiz month by month

January in Cádiz: expect compromises

Hardest · 3.7/10

January 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.

Expect 32 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.8 daylight hours.

It scores 3.7/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

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

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

Flexible dates? June scores 6.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

February in Cádiz: expect compromises

Hardest · 4.5/10

February 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.

Expect 31 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.6 daylight hours.

It scores 4.5/10 here, 9th 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.

Flexible dates? June scores 5.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

March in Cádiz — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4/10

Temperatures hover around 15°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

119 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.

That is 4/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Budget for 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 proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Cádiz — 6 points higher on the same scale.

April in Cádiz — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 7.4/10

April averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 23 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.9 daylight hours.

It scores 7.4/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on 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 2.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

May in Cádiz — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)

Best window · 8.7/10

With 20°C (68°F) on average, May delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

At just 13 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.9 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Cádiz at 8.7/10 (5th of 12), just behind June at 10/10.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

June in Cádiz tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 10/10

June averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 10 mm for the month, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.5 hours of daylight to work with.

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

Figure on 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 in Cádiz — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)

Best window · 10/10

July averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.3 hours of daylight to work with.

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

Plan for 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 light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

August is one of the strongest months in Cádiz (3rd)

Best window · 10/10

Days in August average 26°C (79°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

At just 0 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.4 hours of daylight.

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

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

September in Cádiz — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)

Best window · 9.7/10

With 23°C (73°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 18 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Cádiz at 9.7/10 (4th of 12), just behind June at 10/10.

Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

October in Cádiz: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.1/10

October averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 97 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.1/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

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

November in Cádiz — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.7/10

November averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 42 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 daylight hours.

It scores 4.7/10 here, 8th 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.

Flexible dates? June scores 5.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

December in Cádiz: expect compromises

Hardest · 2.3/10

Temperatures hover around 15°C (59°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 81 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 2.3/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Budget for 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 Cádiz — 7.7 points higher on the same scale.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Cádiz, Spain?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Cádiz 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 Cádiz year-round?
Cádiz has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 14°C in January to 26°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 2.3 and 10.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Cádiz?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Cádiz are December (2.3/10), January (3.7/10), March (4.0/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Cádiz?
March is the wettest month in Cádiz, averaging about 119 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 0 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Cádiz?
May sees the most sun in Cádiz, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Cádiz a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Cádiz 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 Cádiz calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Cádiz: 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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