Quick decision
When to visit Costa Brava?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
21°C–28°C in July
🌧 Least rain
12% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
December (24%)
📅 Best score
9.6/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Coves & BeachesJune–September — Tossa de Mar, Calella de Palafrugell and Begur.
Dalí & CultureYear-round — Dalí Museum in Figueres, Cadaqués and Portlligat.
Camí de RondaApril–June or September–October — historic coastal path without the heat.
GastronomyYear-round — Catalan cuisine, El Celler de Can Roca in Girona.
Monthly climate data
Costa Brava weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 6°C | 13°C | 18% | 1.8 | 8.1h | 6.6/10 |
| ⛅ February | 7°C | 14°C | 23% | 1.5 | 9.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 9°C | 15°C | 28% | 2.0 | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ April | 11°C | 17°C | 26% | 2.5 | 11.8h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 14°C | 20°C | 27% | 1.9 | 12.8h | 7.7/10 |
| ☀️ June | 18°C | 25°C | 18% | 1.1 | 13.7h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 21°C | 28°C | 12% | 0.7 | 13.7h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ August | 21°C | 28°C | 14% | 1.0 | 12.3h | 9.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 18°C | 24°C | 31% | 2.4 | 10.9h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 15°C | 21°C | 26% | 2.7 | 9.2h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ November | 11°C | 16°C | 30% | 2.2 | 8.4h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 8°C | 14°C | 24% | 2.0 | 7.8h | 6.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 17°C, 27% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 27°C, 15% rainy days, 13.2h sunshine/day. Score: 9.3/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 20°C, 29% rainy days, 9.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable
Average 14°C, 22% rainy days, 8.3h sunshine/day. Score: 6.6/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 12% rainy days and 28°C.
December is the wettest month with 24% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 6.6/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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