Weather in October in Spain
Are you planning a trip a to Spain in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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 mild to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild 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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Spain, check out the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 178 hours of sunlight anticipated in Barcelona. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Spain climate page.
Where to go in Spain in October





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Spain?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Spain.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Spain? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Spain.
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