Weather in Cadiz
Cadiz is classified as having a temperate climate with dry and hot summers. This Spanish province receives healthy doses of sunshine year round, with sunshine hours peaking in July when the province basks in fourteen hours of unobstructed sunlight per day. The port city receives over 300 days of sunshine annually.
Located on the Atlantic coast of Spain, the city enjoys milder climates year-round when compared to similar resorts on the Mediterranean coast; winters don't drop as cold, and summers don't burn as hot. Due to its position on a narrow peninsula, the city experiences maritime influences, namely occasional strong winds.
The temperature reaches a high in August at 29°C, and dips to its annual lows in January and February when nighttime temperatures can bow to 9°C. As Europe's oldest inhabited city, this resort is a popular travel destination for plenty of good reasons, much of which is related to the outstanding, moderate weather of all four seasons.
Summer Weather in Cadiz
Temperature
From June until the end of August sees temperatures that range from a low of 20°C at nighttime in early June, to the seasonal peak of 28°C occurring throughout July and August during the largely clear, hot, sunny days. While the days do reach high temperatures that may feel uncomfortable to many, gusts of ocean wind help to keep seaside visitors refreshed and cooled. During the hottest summer months, nighttime temperatures fall to a warm, temperate 21°C. Cadiz is least humid during the summer months, falling below 35% humidity (comfortable) for 3 out of 4 days through the season.
Average Sunshine Hours
Visitors should pack plenty of sun-cream to protect their skin from the decedent levels of sun that shine throughout the summer months. Expect an excess of thirteen hours of daily sunshine throughout summer, with little to no cloud coverage.
Rainfall
The season on average receives one day of rain, resulting in 9mm of total rainfall for the three months.
Average Sea Temperature
It's the best time of year for swimming in Cadiz. Summer ocean temperatures begin at 21°C in June, and rise to a seasonal high of 23°C by August's arrival. Considered as home to many of Spain's most beautiful beaches, summer is the most popular tourist season for the city, as visitors flock to its shores to enjoy the pleasures of its sandy beaches.
Autumn Weather in Cadiz
Temperature
This season begins warm, but sees the most dramatic drop in temperatures when compared to the rest of the year. Seasonal highs in September compare with summer when the temperature can rise to a high of 26°C, but the situation is considerably colder by November, when nighttime lows drop to 13°C. Expect the average temperature for the three month period to be near a comfortable 20°C.
RainFall
The monthly rainfall increases month-by-month until November, which ranks as the city's wettest month. Lighter rains begin early in the autumn season; September sees 24mm of accumulated precipitation divided amongst three days of rainfall. These moderate numbers double in October when six days of rainfall bring a total of 67mm of precipitation. And by November rain is expected for seven days through the month, with 98mm total rain.
Average Sea Temperature
If you want to swim in the ocean during the autumn, be sure to arrive before the end of September. In September, the average ocean temperature remains at an annual high of 23°C, which is comfortable for extended time spent in the water. However, by October that number drops to 21°C, and then drops further still in November to 19°C.
Average Sunshine Hours
Daily sunshine hours descend from month to month through autumn as well, with ten in September, nine in October, and, finally, eight per day in November.
Winter Weather in Cadiz
Starting in December it remains mild and temperate compared to standards in the UK. While it's not the most popular time to visit, and temperatures do drop as low as 9°C in January, it still has a relatively moderate temperature (reaching highs of 17°C) with invigorating amounts of daily sunshine hours.
Temperature
The season's average temperature is 14°C. December and February bookend the season with matching high and low temperatures, 17°C/11°C. January is the coldest month of the entire year with a high of 16°C, and a low of 9°C.
Rainfall
Rains are at their seasonal high during December, when 92mm of rain fall between eight days of precipitation. Levels proceed to decline month by month thereafter. January receives 69mm of rain, and February only 59mm.
Average Sea Temperature
Don't come in winter with plans to get in the ocean. The average sea temperature for the season is 17°C, too cold for comfortable sea bathing. Unless you book an accommodation with an indoor or heated pool, you'll probably do well to leave the swimsuit back at home. You will want to pack layers for a winter trip to Cadiz. Be sure to include items that are light enough for the warmer daytime hours, and heavier garments that can be layered on top as nighttime temperatures drop.
Spring Weather in Cadiz
Temperature
Temperatures begin at a 16°C average in March, and rise to a daily average of 19°C by May with high temperatures of 22°C. It's a lovely time of year to visit as weather improves and flowers bloom.
Rainfall
The rainiest month in spring is April, when showers increase to six days of rainfall, dropping 45mm of precipitation on the city. March and May are considerably drier, with 34mm and 27mm or precipitation respectively.
Average Sunshine Hours
Daily sunshine hours increase significantly through the course of the season. At the start, in March, the daily average is nine hours of sunshine; by May the city is basking in a total of twelve sunshine hours per day.
Spring is the most temperate time of year in the city. Not a single month registers as the hottest/coldest, wettest/driest, etc. Expect sunny, pleasant temperatures and days that are mostly dry. Visitors should have very little to lament during a holiday in the spring.
Weather Hazards
Cadiz is a sort of pinnacle for moderate weather, and in its typical fashion there is very little by way of weather hazards for the city or even for the province at large. The most unexpected weather feature in the city may be the winds. Be prepared, no matter what time of year you visit, for strong gusts of wind to blow off the ocean. While these winds are seldom continuous or disruptive, they can be uncomfortable if you are under prepared. Pack some equivalent of a wind jacket to protect against the winds. And know that unexpected weather is always a possibility, no matter where you are in the world: continually check the local forecast to stay informed about changing conditions.