Climate - Reus (Catalonia)

The climate of Reus is Mediterranean, with mild, relatively rainy winters and hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in Catalonia, about 10 kilometer (6 miles) from the coast, where Tarragona, the provincial capital, is located.
Although there are hills to the north-west, which partially protect the city from the wind, sometimes a strong wind from the Ebro valley can blow (the river flows into the sea further south, near Tortosa), especially in the cold semester.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 9.5 °C (49 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 25 °C (77 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 500 millimeters (19.7 inches) per year: it is therefore quite scarce. In particular, the rains in winter are rarer than normally occurs in Mediterranean climates. Precipitation ranges from 15 mm (0.6 in) in the driest month (July) to 75 mm (3 in) in the wettest ones (September, October). Here is the average precipitation.

The winter, from December to February, is mild. There are sunny periods alternating with rainy periods (which are quite rare).
As mentioned, there can be some days with strong winds.
Sometimes, there may also be cold periods brought by air masses from Eastern Europe, and once every few years (more rarely than in Barcelona, which is a little more to the north), it can also snow.
On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature typically drops to -2/-3 °C (27/28 °F). The coldest record is -8 °C (17.5 °F) and dates back to February 1983. From 2000 to 2020, the temperature dropped to -7.5 °C (18.5 °F) in January 2011 and in December 2009.

Summer, from mid-June to August, is hot and sunny, with rare thunderstorms. During the day, the sea breeze makes the heat more bearable, but nights are muggy.
There may be some particularly hot periods, usually of short duration. On the hottest days of the year, the temperature typically reaches 35/36 °C (95/97 °F). In August 2018, the temperature reached 40 °C (104 °F) for the first time.



On average, there are around 2,525 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

The sea temperature ranges between 13 °C (55 °F) and 26 °C (79 °F). The sea is warm enough for swimming from July to September. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Best Time

The best time to visit Reus is spring, from mid-April to mid-June (although it can be windy at times). September, too, is a good month, but it is quite rainy. Summer, from mid-June to August, can be hot and muggy, though it is the best time for a beach holiday. Winter is usually mild, but sometimes it can get a bit cold and it can rain.

Back to Catalonia.

Reus - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

---

In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Reus is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.3 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 4 °C (39.2 °F) and a maximum of 14.6 °C (58.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27.5 °F). However, it dropped to -7.4 °C (18.7 °F) in January 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, it reached 23.7 °C (74.7 °F) in January 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

---

In February, the weather in Reus is usually mild. The average temperature is of 10 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 4.6 °C (40.3 °F) and a maximum of 15.4 °C (59.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30 °F). However, it dropped to -6 °C (21.2 °F) in February 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C (69.5 °F). However, it reached 24.7 °C (76.5 °F) in February 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13.5 °C (56 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

---

In March, the weather in Reus is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.3 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 6.9 °C (44.4 °F) and a maximum of 17.6 °C (63.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (34 °F). However, it dropped to -4.9 °C (23.2 °F) in March 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). However, it reached 27.7 °C (81.9 °F) in March 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

---

In April, the weather in Reus is usually mild. The average temperature is of 14.4 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 9.1 °C (48.4 °F) and a maximum of 19.7 °C (67.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it dropped to 1.3 °C (34.3 °F) in April 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). However, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F) in April 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (58.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

---

In May, the weather in Reus is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.9 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 12.6 °C (54.7 °F) and a maximum of 23.1 °C (73.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F). However, it dropped to 4.2 °C (39.6 °F) in May 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F) in May 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

---

In June, the weather in Reus is usually warm. The average temperature is of 21.8 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 16.5 °C (61.7 °F) and a maximum of 27.1 °C (80.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (53 °F). However, it dropped to 9 °C (48.2 °F) in June 1999.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, it reached 36.8 °C (98.2 °F) in June 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21 °C (70 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

---

In July, the weather in Reus is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 24.7 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 19.7 °C (67.4 °F) and a maximum of 29.8 °C (85.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (59.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11.4 °C (52.5 °F) in July 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 36.6 °C (97.9 °F) in July 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

---

In August, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Reus is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 25.2 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 20.2 °C (68.4 °F) and a maximum of 30.1 °C (86.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F). However, it dropped to 13 °C (55.4 °F) in August 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in August 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (78 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

---

In September, the weather in Reus is usually warm. The average temperature is of 21.8 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 16.8 °C (62.3 °F) and a maximum of 26.7 °C (80.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °F). However, it dropped to 5.5 °C (41.9 °F) in September 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F). However, it reached 34.7 °C (94.5 °F) in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

---

In October, the weather in Reus is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 18.0 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 13 °C (55.4 °F) and a maximum of 22.9 °C (73.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). However, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F) in October 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82 °F). However, it reached 32.5 °C (90.5 °F) in October 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

---

In November, the weather in Reus is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.9 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 7.8 °C (46 °F) and a maximum of 18.1 °C (64.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (33 °F). However, it dropped to -4.9 °C (23.2 °F) in November 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it reached 28.1 °C (82.6 °F) in November 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

---

In December, the weather in Reus is usually mild. The average temperature is of 10.0 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 4.9 °C (40.8 °F) and a maximum of 15.1 °C (59.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29 °F). However, it dropped to -7.5 °C (18.5 °F) in December 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, it reached 22.5 °C (72.5 °F) in December 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 20 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (59.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.