Portbou Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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

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

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

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