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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Palamós.
Palamós, Catalonia, Spain, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 28°C (82°F) in August, while winters cool to 14°C (57°F) in January.
With around 614 mm (24 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, with warm summers and mild winters. The most sunshine falls in July, with an average of 9.6 hours of daily sunshine.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Palamós. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in August to a moderate 14°C (57°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 22°C (72°F) in August to around 8°C (46°F) during the colder months.
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Generally, Palamós has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 614 mm (24 in) of rainfall annually. The climate in Palamós shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in October, the wettest month, with an average of 91 mm (3.6 in) of precipitation over 10 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 18 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Palamós Precipitation page.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Palamós 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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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Palamós.
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.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather in Palamós. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Palamós has a distinct dry season from June to August, with warm summers and mild winters.
Daytime highs range from 14°C (57°F) in January to 28°C (82°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 8°C (46°F) to 22°C (72°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 614 mm (24 in). October is the wettest month with 91 mm (3.6 in), while July is the driest with 18 mm (0.7 in).
Palamós receives around 2,312 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 287 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 132 hours. Overall, Palamós enjoys abundant sunshine.
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