Today's weather for Salou, Spain6th Jul 2008 16:00

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Weather Overview for Salou

Salou is a coastal resort on the Costa Darauda of Catalunya in northeast Spain. It’s about 10kms from the town of Tarragona, 90kms down the coast from Barcelona and 150kms down from the more renowned Costa Brava. Tourists are attracted by its numerous coves and beaches and excellent scenery as well as by the great summer weather.

 The climate in Salou is typically Mediterranean meaning warm summers with plenty of sunshine and mild winters. There are rarely, if ever, extremes in temperature. It has a good balance; summer temperatures are a little cooler and more comfortable than the resorts of southern Spain, while winter temperatures are much milder than those felt in northern Europe. The climate is good year round in Salou, regulated by the temperate surrounding sea.

Summer season is the main time for tourists, who come to enjoy the excellent weather and great beaches. Daily highs average 28C in summer while night time lows drop to about 20C. Temperatures can get hotter on occasions although there is often a cooling sea breeze felt in Salou to relieve to hottest temperatures. These refreshing breezes also help make the humid summer evenings comfortable.

The sunny warm weather can arrive as early as May and last even up to October, though the peak summer months are July and August, when average temperature is 25C.

Rainfall is low in summer, although not as unlikely as further south in Spain. June and July are the driest months of the year with around 10-15mm on average.

Spring and Autumn are also great times to visit, especially if you lie it a little quieter not to mention cheaper. As already mentioned the months either side of high summer can offer great weather. May and September frequently enjoy highs in the mid-20s and plenty of sunshine.

Late spring and early autumn are however the wettest time of the year with around 40-50mm. Still, this is not a particularly high amount but short heavy downpours can be quite common.

By late autumn the heat has gone although temperatures remain mild – daily highs in November are 16C, but lows drop into single digits.

The temperatures warm quickly with the onset of spring – highs in March average 17C and can start to touch 20C in April. Early spring is also quite a dry time.

Winter weather is surprisingly good in Salou – daily highs are in the low to mid teens and rainfall is low. Occasionally storms can come in off the Mediterranean or roll down from the Pyrenees but there is still plenty of sunshine at this time of year.

The coldest it gets is about 4C and temperatures below zero are very rare. The temperate Mediterranean sea helps to keep away the cold temperatures that can be experienced inland in Spain.

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