Isla de Santa Catalina

Island Small Spanish island off Cádiz coast

A small island off Spain’s southern coast, Isla de Santa Catalina is visited from the mainland by boat for coastal views, seabirds and short excursions along rocky shores.

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Isla de Santa Catalina
Isla de Santa Catalina (off the southern Spanish coast), Spain
35.9068, -5.2884
Free (island access may require private boat hire)

How to Get to Isla de Santa Catalina #

Access requires a private or chartered boat from the nearest mainland harbour; sea conditions and local regulations determine landings. Check local marinas for small-boat operators.

Tips for Visiting Isla de Santa Catalina #

  • Arrange a boat trip from the nearest port rather than attempting the crossing without local knowledge; currents in the Strait can be strong.
  • Pack windshells and a small picnic-there are no facilities on the islet.
  • Check for seasonal seabird nesting restrictions if planning to land.

Best Time to Visit Isla de Santa Catalina #

Spring and autumn are the best sea-weather windows for visiting small coastal islets in southern Spain.

Spring/Autumn
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct · 16-24°C
Pleasant sea conditions for small boat trips and comfortable daytime temperatures.
Summer
Jul-Aug · 25-32°C
Warmer sea temperatures but also more maritime traffic; book boats early.

Weather & Climate near Isla de Santa Catalina #

Climate

Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 10°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (632 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 16°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 16°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° 17°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
12° 19°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
13.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.

82 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
14° 21°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.9h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
17° 24°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.4h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 26°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° 26°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
19° 25°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).

84 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
16° 22°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° 19°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (129 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° 17°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

129 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

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