Best time to visit Salou
The best time to visit Salou for a beach holiday is during summer from mid-June through September, at a time when the weather is hot and sunny with little or no rain.
However, anytime from late-May to early-October is good for a range of outdoor activities.
Salou weather
Salou enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot, sunny summers and relatively mild winters. You can expect some rainfall throughout the year in Salou.
What is the best month to visit Salou?
June through September are the best months to visit Salou – the climate is perfect with hot, sunny weather and little to no rainfall.
July and August are especially popular, since this is the peak tourist season in Salou.
To avoid the crowds, higher prices and heat of summer, the months of May and October are also good for a range of outdoor activities.
Which is the hottest month in Salou?
The hottest month of the year in Salou is normally August, with an average daily high temperature of 30°C (86°F), with high heat and humidity, and a low of 21°C (69°F)
The warm summer season lasts from mid-June to mid-September, with an average daily high temperature above 26°C (79°F).
On the warmest days of summer, the temperature may reach a high of 34°C (93°F).
Which is the coldest month in Salou?
The coldest month of the year in Salou is January, with an average high of 15°C (59°F) and a low of 5°C (41°F).
The cool winter season lasts from mid-November to late-March, with an average daily high temperature below 17°C (62°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Salou?
The sunniest time of year in Salou is usually July with an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day; that's on average 61% of daylight hours.
June, July and August are the sunniest months of the year in Salou.
What is the humidity in Salou?
Salou experiences seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 61% – 73% over the course of the year.
The more humid time of year lasts from mid-June through September, when you can expect the comfort level to be muggy at least 17% of the time.
The month with the most muggy days in Salou is August, with around 19 days that are muggy.
We derive the humidity comfort level from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the air. A higher dew point feels muggy and uncomfortable.
November through May is generally comfortable, with no days in any month that are muggy.
When is the sea warmest in Salou?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Salou in August when the water temperature reaches 25°C (77°F), which is warm for swimming.
The months of July, August and September are all warm enough for swimming.
Which month has the most rain in Salou?
October is usually the wettest month in Salou with 100mm (4in) of rainfall on average. There are normally five days in October with some rain.
The rainy period of the year lasts from late-August to early-June, with a greater than 12% chance of a given day being a wet day.
There's less rainfall from early-June through to late-August; July has the least rainfall.
Which is the windiest month in Salou?
The windiest month of the year in Salou is December, with an average hourly wind speed of 17 kilometres per hour (10.6 mph; 9 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from late-October to late-April, with average wind speeds of more than 15 kilometres per hour (9 mph; 8 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from late-April to late-October. August has the least wind, with an average hourly wind speed of 12 kilometres per hour (7.5 mph; 6.5 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction varies throughout the year in Salou.
Salou Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average daily max (°C) | |||||||||||
| 15 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 16 |
| Average daily min (°C) | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
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| 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
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| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 72 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 65 | 63 | 61 | 65 | 69 | 72 | 73 | 72 |
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| 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 20 | 30 | 60 | 55 | 25 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 100 | 65 | 25 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 15 |
| Salou, Costa Dorada, Spain | |||||||||||
Holiday seasons
Peak season: July and August are the major holiday months for many Europeans, with most hotels booked out and traffic, restaurants and beaches at their most congested.
High season: June and July. Not quite as bad as August for crowds.
Low season: Winter, spring and autumn when prices are competitive with minimal foreign visitors or Spanish tourists.
Note: Meteorological data for Salou is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1991 to 2020, and is sourced from Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET) – Spain's meteorological agency – at the nearest weather station, Reus Airport (REU), located 8km (5mi) northeast of Salou. Additional climate data is sourced from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Salou: 3 March, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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