Spain weather in October
Planning a journey to Spain this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Spain in October?
Spain offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In October, one might encounter temperatures that range from moderate to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate in Burg at 13°C to warm in Mairena del Alcor at 27°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Mairena del Alcor and 2°C in Burg.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Playa Jandia with an average of 9.1 mm to heavy rainfall in Gondomar with 216 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Barcelona. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 178 hours of sunlight expected in Barcelona. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For a closer look at October's conditions in Spain, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Spain's yearly weather, check out our Spain climate page.
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Average weather in Barcelona
In October Barcelona generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Madrid
In October Madrid generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Calpe
In October Calpe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Valencia
In October Valencia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Seville
In October Seville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Spain?
We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Spain with overall perfect weather in Barcelona. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Barcelona. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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