Weather in Costa Brava in February

How February compares

February is the 10th warmest month of the year in Costa Brava. Within Spain it is 77th of 87 (Spain in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Costa Brava is 5.4°C warmer by day and 2.8°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in February

The typical February day in Costa Brava peaks at 13.3°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 16.8°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 4.8°C; one night in ten drops to 0.9°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 21.3°C (2016-02-13) and the coldest night -4.0°C (1996-02-22).

Rain in February

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 45 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2003 with 121 mm, the driest 2019 with 4 mm. Humidity averages 77%.

Sea temperature in February

The sea averages 12.8°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 12.4°C to 13.3°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (24.8°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.4 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:45 and sets about 18:20 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 50%.

Is February a good time to visit Costa Brava?

February is not the strongest month here: cool days. The best months for Costa Brava on our scoring are July, June, August; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug.

Pleasant enough for walking, cold after dark

Pack for cool days rather than an early summer. A daytime average of 13.3°C leaves room for comfortable walking, but it isn't reliable T-shirt weather. The warmest 10% of days reach 16.8°C or more, so lighter layers may be useful during a mild afternoon. The catch comes after sunset: nights average 4.8°C, and the coldest 10% fall to 0.9°C or below. Bring a warm outer layer and closed shoes, especially if you plan to stay out in the evening. This is a better fit for travellers who enjoy being active in cooler air than for anyone wanting to sit outside in warmth.

Leave room for rain in your plans

Rain is a possibility to plan around, rather than a reason to rule February out. There are about 7 rainy days in the month, so a waterproof jacket is more useful than a suitcase packed only for dry weather. Sunshine averages 5.2 hours a day within 10.4 hours of daylight: there is scope for time outdoors, but don't expect consistently sunny skies. Keep your plans flexible enough to make use of brighter spells and move indoors when showers arrive. With cool evenings as well, it makes sense to put longer walks in the daytime rather than leaving them until late.