Your October weather guide
WarmWeather in Andalucia in October
October is a good time for Andalucia if you want warm days for being outdoors rather than reliable beach heat. Average highs are around 22°C, nights settle near 16°C, and about 7 rainy days mean you should leave room to change plans. For a UK traveller, the appeal is milder weather without needing intense heat to enjoy the trip. The catch is a bracing sea and sunshine that does not fill the whole day.
Long-term climate averages for Seville, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Andalucia, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Seville.
- Average daytime high
- 22.3°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 26°C
- Average night-time low
- 15.7°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 13°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +7.7°C
- London averages 14.6°C in October
- Sea temperature
- 19.4°C
- year to year: 18°C to 21°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.0h
- 55% of 11.0 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 7
- 64 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days over 25°C
- 18%
- 2% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 34.7°C
- 2017-10-15
- Record low 1991-2020
- 3.2°C
- 2018-10-31
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 42 min
- 1597 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How October compares
October is the 6th warmest month of the year in Andalucia. Within Spain it is 53rd of 87 (Spain in October). Against London's average high of 14.6°C in October, Andalucia is 7.7°C warmer by day and 7.3°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in October
The typical October day in Andalucia peaks at 22.3°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 26.0°C or more. Roughly 1 in 5 days top 25°C and 1 in 50 pass 30°C. Nights average 15.7°C; one night in ten drops to 12.7°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day here reached 34.7°C (2017-10-15) and the coldest night 3.2°C (2018-10-31).
Rain in October
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 64 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest October was 2018 with 295 mm, the driest 1998 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 74%.
Sea temperature in October
The sea averages 19.4°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 18.0°C to 20.8°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (23.0°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:32 and sets about 19:47 local time in mid-October. Average cloud cover is 45%.
Is October a good time to visit Andalucia?
It is a reasonable choice: warm days. The best months for Andalucia on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Warm enough for light clothes, but pack an evening layer
Andalucia feels noticeably warmer than London in October: its average daytime high is 7.7°C higher. That makes it a sensible choice for travellers who want to spend time outside without relying on summer temperatures. Light clothes should suit many afternoons, with a jumper or light jacket for evenings. There can still be warmer spells: 18% of days reach 25°C, so keep sun protection handy and take a break if midday feels hot. Equally, the coldest nights fall to 12.7°C or below, making an extra layer useful. Think flexible autumn packing rather than a suitcase built entirely around shorts and swimwear.
Keep outdoor plans flexible and treat swimming as optional
Rain is enough of a possibility to plan around, but it need not define the holiday. With about 6 hours of sunshine out of 11 hours of daylight, there is scope for time outdoors, though you should not expect clear skies throughout. Carry a light waterproof and let the forecast guide your longer outdoor plans rather than fixing everything in advance. At the coast, the sea averages 19.4°C, which is bracing rather than comfortably warm. That suits travellers happy with a refreshing dip better than those wanting long, relaxed swims. If swimming is central to your holiday, October is a compromise; if it is an optional extra alongside mild-weather days outside, the balance makes more sense.
A little perspective
Andalucia through the year
October is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.8°C | 8.4°C | 15.2°C | 5.2 | 60 | 8 | 0% |
| February | 15.6°C | 8.8°C | 14.8°C | 6.0 | 52 | 7 | 0% |
| March | 17.5°C | 10.3°C | 15.2°C | 6.3 | 59 | 7 | 2% |
| April | 19.2°C | 11.9°C | 15.9°C | 7.4 | 46 | 7 | 5% |
| May | 22.4°C | 14.7°C | 17.3°C | 8.7 | 28 | 5 | 21% |
| Junebest | 26.5°C | 18.3°C | 19.4°C | 11.4 | 8 | 1 | 64% |
| Julybest | 29.6°C | 20.9°C | 21.7°C | 12.8 | 1 | 0 | 93% |
| Augustbest | 29.7°C | 21.4°C | 23.0°C | 11.2 | 4 | 1 | 96% |
| September | 26.3°C | 18.9°C | 21.5°C | 8.3 | 27 | 4 | 64% |
| OctoberSelected | 22.3°C | 15.7°C | 19.4°C | 6.0 | 64 | 7 | 18% |
| November | 18.0°C | 11.8°C | 17.3°C | 5.4 | 74 | 7 | 1% |
| December | 15.6°C | 9.7°C | 15.9°C | 4.7 | 79 | 8 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Andalucia in October FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Andalucia hot in October?
Andalucia is warm in October: the average daytime high is 22.3°C and nights average 15.7°C. Roughly 1 in 5 October days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Andalucia in October?
The sea around Andalucia averages 19.4°C in October, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 18°C to 21°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Andalucia in October?
Andalucia sees about 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 64 mm of rain in a typical October. The wettest October between 1991 and 2020 was 2018 (295 mm) and the driest was 1998 (0 mm).
How sunny is Andalucia in October?
Andalucia gets around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day in October out of 11.0 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Andalucia compare with the UK in October?
Andalucia is on average 7.7°C warmer than London by day in October (22.3°C against 14.6°C).
What is the hottest October on record in Andalucia?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day in Andalucia reached 34.7°C on 2017-10-15, and the coldest night dropped to 3.2°C on 2018-10-31.
Is Andalucia hot in October?
It is generally warm rather than hot, with an average daytime high of 22.3°C. Days reaching 30°C account for just 2%, so persistent strong heat is not a sensible expectation. October suits travellers who prefer moderate warmth to summer heat.
Is the sea warm enough to swim in October?
The sea averages 19.4°C, so expect a bracing swim rather than warm water. The year-to-year range is 18°C to 21°C. Swimming is a reasonable option if you tolerate cooler water, but it should not be the only reason for going.
Is Andalucia a short flight from London?
The flight from London takes about 2 h 42 min, making Andalucia a short-haul option for warmer October weather. That relatively short flight is part of the appeal, provided you are happy with some rain and cooler evenings rather than guaranteed summer conditions.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Sevilla (Seville). Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 3 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C