Santander weather in October (Cantabria, Spain)

Is October a good time to explore Santander weather-wise? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In October, Santander usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 20°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 14°C.

Precipitation

Santander in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 16 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 147 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and February tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santander climate page with graphs.

 

Santander, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 147 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Spain in October

Find out more about the weather in Spain and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Santander, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santander.

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