Portbou Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Portbou, Catalonia, Spain, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 28°C (82°F) in August, while winters cool to 13°C (55°F) in January.
With around 638 mm (25 in) of annual rainfall, the city has moderate precipitation levels. October is the wettest month and July the driest. It also has a distinct dry season from June to August. The most sunshine falls in July, with an average of 9.6 hours of daily sunshine.
Monthly Temperature in Portbou
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Portbou. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in August to a moderate 13°C (55°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 21°C (70°F) in August to around 7°C (45°F) during the colder months.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Portbou
Generally, Portbou has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 638 mm (25 in) of rainfall annually. The climate in Portbou shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in October, the wettest month, with an average of 94 mm (3.7 in) of precipitation over 10 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 15 mm (0.6 in) of rainfall over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Portbou Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Portbou
For those who appreciate different seasons, Portbou serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.4 hours of daily sunlight.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Portbou by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Portbou.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 76%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 58%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Portbou 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Portbou
During the months of May, June, July, August, September and October, Portbou enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 21°C (70°F) to 28°C (82°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 15 mm (0.6 in) in July to 94 mm (3.7 in) in October. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
