ES Costa Brava, Spain

Costa Brava
Which Season to Choose?

Costa Brava, coves of wild Catalonia — Dalí in Cadaqués, coastal paths and pine forests above the sea.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 41.87°N 3.1°E
JulyBest month
82°FOptimal temperature
12%Rainy days

When to visit Costa Brava?

🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
70°F–82°F in July
🌧 Least rain
12% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
December (24%)
📅 Best score
9.6/10

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.

Costa Brava weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
⛅ January43°F55°F18%0.1in8.1h6.6/10
⛅ February45°F57°F23%0.1in9.1h7.0/10
⛅ March48°F59°F28%0.1in10.1h7.0/10
⛅ April52°F63°F26%0.1in11.8h7.2/10
🌤️ May57°F68°F27%0.1in12.8h7.7/10
☀️ June64°F77°F18%0.0in13.7h8.9/10
☀️ July70°F82°F12%0.0in13.7h9.6/10
☀️ August70°F82°F14%0.0in12.3h9.3/10
🌤️ September64°F75°F31%0.1in10.9h7.9/10
🌤️ October59°F70°F26%0.1in9.2h7.5/10
⛅ November52°F61°F30%0.1in8.4h7.0/10
⛅ December46°F57°F24%0.1in7.8h6.3/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 17°F, 27% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time

Average 27°F, 15% rainy days, 13.2h sunshine/day. Score: 9.3/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 20°F, 29% rainy days, 9.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable

Average 14°F, 22% rainy days, 8.3h sunshine/day. Score: 6.6/10.

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Frequently asked questions

July is ideal with 12% rainy days and 28°F.
December is the wettest month with 24% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 6.6/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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