Catalonia, Spain
Salou
Salou is a town in Catalonia, Spain, close to the sea. It has a population of about 31,491 (2025). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now20°C
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
Population31,491
Local time17:38
41.08° N, 1.14° EElevation 6 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code43840October: high / low23° / 15°
Rain this month83mm
Sea this month21°
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
Best: Mar–Apr · Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Salou at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:15 · 19:0610 h 51 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 17:30Next holiday8 DecemberImmaculate ConceptionNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMar–Apr · Nov
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in August
Coolest month7°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthSeptember
82 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
15 mm of rain
Warmest sea26°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 2.9 km
Weather in Salou
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
20°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 11 km/h · humidity 52%
Today22 Oct23°14°
Fri23 Oct24°17°
Sat24 Oct23°14°
Sun25 Oct25°14°
Mon26 Oct23°14°
Tue27 Oct24°16°
Wed28 Oct23°17°
Thu29 Oct23°15°
Fri30 Oct22°18°2.5 mm
Sat31 Oct22°17°0.5 mm
When to go to Salou
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 70 | 77 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 72 | 65 | 72 | 81 | 85 | 76 |
| High | 15° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 27° | 23° | 19° | 16° |
| Low | 7° | 7° | 9° | 11° | 14° | 18° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 8° |
| Rain (mm) | 36 | 32 | 33 | 50 | 54 | 31 | 15 | 40 | 82 | 83 | 56 | 44 |
| Wet days | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Sea | 14° | 13° | 13° | 15° | 17° | 21° | 24° | 26° | 24° | 21° | 18° | 15° |
What's on in Salou
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Salou
0.6 km
Xalet del passeig Jaume I, 8Built 1925
0.8 km
Casa Bonet, SalouBuilt 1918
2.9 km
Torre d'en DolçaBuilt 1600
0.7 km
Casa Torremar (Salou)
1 km
Torre Nova de SalouBuilt 1700
1.6 km
Torre del Telègraf SalouBuilt 1900
Museum1.1 km
Museu de l'esmalt contemporani
Museum11 km
National Archaeological Museum of TarragonaBuilt 1844Outdoors around Salou
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Lumine Golf CourseGolf courses
0.7 kmBalcó del MediterraniViewpoints
1.1 kmOliva LookoutViewpoints · 145 m
1.1 kmFerrari LandTheme parks
1.2 kmMonoblocClimbing
1.3 kmHills CourseGolf courses
1.5 kmGlups DivingDive site
5.5 kmPecio La DragoneraDive site
7.5 kmThalassa EsportsDive site
9.4 kmmARdEhIELODive site
9.9 kmNature around Salou
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Salou
Earthquakes around Salou
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 1 · 1 km
Neogene · 1
Ancient sites nearby
Sites: 1
Cities and settlements
Towns and villages around Salou
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
La Pineda3.1 kmVilafortuny3.7 kmVila-seca3.9 kmEl Mas d'en Bosc4.4 kmLa Canonja5.9 kmBonavista6.3 kmCambrils6.9 kmReus9.3 kmTarragona9.9 kmRiudoms9.9 kmArdiaca10 kmVinyols i els Arcs10 kmConstantí10 kmCastellvell del Camp11 kmSant Salvador12 kmMontbrió del Camp13 kmLa Pobla de Mafumet13 kmAlmoster14 kmMaspujols14 kmBotarell14 kmLes Borges del Camp14 kml'Arbocet15 km
Salou from above
Around Salou40 places to see, do and reach nearby
Cova del GosNature11 kmCova de Sant MagíNature11 kmPantà del CatllarNature20 kmEl SaltNature15 kmAbrics de l'ApotecariNature18 kmRefugi de la MussaraNature22 kmCap de Sant PereNature2.8 kmPlaya El MiracleNature11 kmTossal de la BaltasanaMountain30 kmRoca CorbateraMountain32 kmPunta de la Serra MajorMountain31 kmPunta de les CatalanesMountain31 kmMola d'EstatMountain29 kmMola del GuerxetMountain30 kmGlups DivingDive site5.5 kmPecio La DragoneraDive site7.5 kmThalassa EsportsDive site9.4 kmXalet del passeig Jaume I, 8Monument0.6 kmCasa Bonet, SalouMonument0.8 kmTorre d'en DolçaMonument2.9 kmCasa Torremar (Salou)Monument0.7 kmTorre Nova de SalouMonument1.0 kmTorre del Telègraf SalouMonument1.6 kmXalet Miarnau CiuranaMonument0.6 kmVil·la Rosa, SalouMonument0.6 kmMuseu de l'esmalt contemporaniMuseum1.1 kmNational Archaeological Museum of TarragonaMuseum11 kmMuseu d'Art Modern de TarragonaMuseum11 kmMuseu Comarcal Salvador VilasecaMuseum9.2 kmMuseo de Arte e Historia de ReusMuseum9.6 kmSalou-Port AventuraStation1.3 kmEstació del NordStation1.6 kmPenitence StationStation1.8 kmWaitan PortFerry port1.8 kmTarragonaPlace9.9 kmReusPlace9.3 kmCambrilsPlace6.9 kmVallsPlace25 kmVila-secaPlace3.9 kmTorredembarraPlace23 km
Postal code
43840
Getting to Salou
Reus AirportREU
8.2 kmJosep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat AirportBCN
82 kmLleida-Alguaire AirportILD
88 kmSalou-Port AventuraRailway station
1.3 kmEstació del NordRailway station
1.6 kmPenitence StationRailway station
1.8 kmWaitan PortFerry port
1.8 kmPlaces near Salou
Places with a climate like Salou
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Salou?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Salou.
What is the hottest month in Salou?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Salou?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Salou?
September is the wettest month with about 82 mm of precipitation on 8 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Salou?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 13°C.
What is the postal code of Salou?
The postal code of Salou is 43840.