El Cotillo, Spain experiences average highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 1 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records.
El Cotillo, Spain Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for El Cotillo, Spain. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Oct 
Wetter season: Feb–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
9.3/10
Best: August, September, October, November
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 22°C / 19°C
Feels Like 22°C / 17°C
Rainy Days 1
Rainfall 5 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 73%
Wind Speed 28 km/h
Dew Point 15°C
Hottest Month
25°C
August
Avg Low21°C
Rain0days
Coldest Month
16°C
February
Avg High20°C
Rain3days
Driest Month
0days
May
Avg High22°C
Avg Low18°C
Windiest Month
31 km/h
July (Gusts 44)
Sea Temperature
19°C – 23°C
Warmest water: October (
22.9°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, April, July due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:59
Daylight 14h
Sunset 20:57
Live conditions—
El Cotillo on the map · live conditions
El Cotillo, Spain
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- City
- El Cotillo
- Population
- 1.2K
- Coordinates
- 28.68°, -14.01°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 1 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 0 days/mo
1/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 1 days/mo
3/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 2 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 20°C / 16°C . Feb: 20°C / 16°C . Mar: 20°C / 16°C . Apr: 21°C / 17°C . May: 22°C / 18°C . Jun: 23°C / 20°C . Jul: 24°C / 21°C . Aug: 25°C / 21°C . Sep: 25°C / 21°C . Oct: 25°C / 21°C . Nov: 23°C / 19°C . Dec: 21°C / 17°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 5 mm. Feb: 12 mm. Mar: 6 mm. Apr: 4 mm. May: 1 mm. Jun: 1 mm. Jul: 1 mm. Aug: 0 mm. Sep: 5 mm. Oct: 8 mm. Nov: 8 mm. Dec: 9 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 68%. Feb: 71%. Mar: 71%. Apr: 71%. May: 72%. Jun: 74%. Jul: 78%. Aug: 79%. Sep: 76%. Oct: 75%. Nov: 71%. Dec: 69%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 27 km/h . Feb: 29 km/h . Mar: 29 km/h . Apr: 27 km/h . May: 28 km/h . Jun: 28 km/h . Jul: 31 km/h . Aug: 30 km/h . Sep: 27 km/h . Oct: 23 km/h . Nov: 26 km/h . Dec: 27 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 9h. Feb: 10h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 12h. May: 12h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 9h. Dec: 9h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 20°C . Feb: 19°C . Mar: 19°C . Apr: 20°C . May: 20°C . Jun: 21°C . Jul: 22°C . Aug: 22°C . Sep: 23°C . Oct: 23°C . Nov: 22°C . Dec: 21°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 5. Feb: UV 6. Mar: UV 7. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 9. Jun: UV 9. Jul: UV 9. Aug: UV 9. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 5. Dec: UV 4.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 26°C | Aug · 25°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · 16°C | Feb · 16°C |
| Wettest month | Dec 2025 · 27 mm | Feb · 12 mm |
| Windiest month | Jul 2025 · 31 km/h | Jul · 31 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Excellent 
February
Excellent March
Excellent April
Excellent May
Excellent June
Excellent July
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November best
Excellent December
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C / 16°C | 17°C / 13°C | 1days (5 mm) Excellent | 9.4h Good | 68% Muggy | 5 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| February | 20°C / 16°C | 18°C / 13°C | 3days (12 mm) Excellent | 9.9h Good | 71% Muggy | 6.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
| March | 20°C / 16°C | 19°C / 13°C | 2days (6 mm) Excellent | 10.9h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 7.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April | 21°C / 17°C | 20°C / 15°C | 1days (4 mm) Excellent | 11.7h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 8.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May | 22°C / 18°C | 21°C / 16°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 12h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 8.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 23°C / 20°C | 24°C / 18°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 12.2h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 8.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 24°C / 21°C | 25°C / 19°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 12h Excellent | 78% Humid | 9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 25°C / 21°C | 26°C / 21°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11.7h Excellent | 79% Humid | 8.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 25°C / 21°C | 26°C / 21°C | 1days (5 mm) Excellent | 11.2h Excellent | 76% Humid | 7.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 25°C / 21°C | 25°C / 21°C | 1days (8 mm) Excellent | 10.3h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November best | 23°C / 19°C | 22°C / 18°C | 2days (8 mm) Excellent | 9.4h Good | 71% Muggy | 5.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| December | 21°C / 17°C | 19°C / 15°C | 2days (9 mm) Excellent | 9.1h Good | 69% Muggy | 4.4 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit El Cotillo are August, September, October, November, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for El Cotillo, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in El Cotillo is August, with average daytime highs of 25°C (78°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in El Cotillo is February, with average overnight lows of 16°C (61°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in El Cotillo is February, averaging 12mm of precipitation across 3 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
El Cotillo receives approximately 130 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for El Cotillo.
The least favorable months to visit El Cotillo are January, February, April, July, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider August, September, October, November instead.
The annual average UV index in El Cotillo is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in El Cotillo is 73%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes — sea temperatures in August, September, October, November average 23°C (73°F), which is warm and comfortable for swimming and water activities.
Average wind speeds in El Cotillo are 28 km/h (17 mph). The windiest month is July with peak winds reaching 31 km/h (19 mph) (gusts up to 44 km/h / 27 mph).
El Cotillo averages 7 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 42%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in El Cotillo is 15°C (59°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
El Cotillo has a Hot Desert climate, classified as BWh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in El Cotillo ranges from 17°C (63°F) to 22°C (72°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit El Cotillo. It earns a climate score of 9.3/10 with Excellent.
For June in El Cotillo, pack Windbreaker, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 23°C (74°F) and 0 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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