Tarragona Climate by Month
The climate in Tarragona is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Tarragona, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 30°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 14°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 6°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Tarragona receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 568 mm. Tarragona can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 81 mm of precipitation over 8 rainy days. In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 22 mm of rainfall, spread across 5 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Tarragona can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Tarragona in Spain
During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 81 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 22 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 307 hours of sunshine.
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