Your October weather guide
WarmWeather in Ibiza in October
October is a good choice for Ibiza if you want warm days and swimming without relying on summer heat. Average daytime highs are 23°C, nights stay around 18°C, and the sea averages 22.5°C. The catch is some rain and less dependable sunshine, so it suits travellers happy to mix beach time with other plans. Go for comfortable warmth and a sea that still suits swimming, rather than guaranteed days in the sun.
Long-term climate averages for Ibiza Town, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Ibiza, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Ibiza Town.
- Average daytime high
- 23.3°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 27°C
- Average night-time low
- 18.0°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 15°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +8.7°C
- London averages 14.6°C in October
- Sea temperature
- 22.5°C
- year to year: 21°C to 24°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.1h
- 56% of 10.9 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 6
- 44 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days over 25°C
- 28%
- 0% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 30.7°C
- 2013-10-02
- Record low 1991-2020
- 10.5°C
- 1991-10-21
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 30 min
- 1367 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 Ibiza and ranks 73rd of 134 destinations we compare for October - see where else is hot in October. Within Spain it is 29th of 87 (Spain in October). Against London's average high of 14.6°C in October, Ibiza is 8.7°C warmer by day and 9.6°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in October
The typical October day in Ibiza peaks at 23.3°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 26.8°C or more. Roughly 1 in 4 days top 25°C and 1 in 333 pass 30°C. Nights average 18.0°C; one night in ten drops to 15.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day here reached 30.7°C (2013-10-02) and the coldest night 10.5°C (1991-10-21).
Rain in October
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 6 days with 1 mm or more, 44 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest October was 2007 with 147 mm, the driest 2001 with 5 mm. Humidity averages 70%.
Sea temperature in October
The sea averages 22.5°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 21.1°C to 23.6°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.5°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.9 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:04 and sets about 19:16 local time in mid-October. Average cloud cover is 45%.
Is October a good time to visit Ibiza?
It is a reasonable choice: warm days. The best months for Ibiza on our scoring are July, June, August; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Warm enough for the beach, with a layer for evenings
Light clothes should suit much of the daytime, but pack a jumper or light jacket for evenings rather than treating this as a summer trip. Average night lows are 18°C, while the coldest nights can fall to 15°C or below. The sea is warm enough for swimming on average, though its October temperature varies from 21°C to 24°C between years, so it will not feel equally inviting every visit. Plan beach time around the warmer, sunnier parts of the day. This is a sensible month if you enjoy moderate warmth; it is less convincing if strong heat is the main reason for going.
Leave room for rain in your plans
October brings about 6 rainy days, so an entirely dry holiday is not something to count on. That does not mean rain all day whenever it falls, but it does make flexible plans more useful than a fixed beach schedule. Pack a light waterproof and check the forecast before settling on an outdoor day. Sunshine averages about 6.1 hours out of 10.9 hours of daylight: there is scope for time in the sun, but daylight and sunshine are not the same thing. Keep swimming and outdoor plans movable, and make use of clear spells rather than assuming the following day will offer identical weather.
A little perspective
Ibiza 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 | 10.0°C | 14.8°C | 5.4 | 32 | 6 | 0% |
| February | 15.1°C | 9.9°C | 14.2°C | 6.2 | 25 | 5 | 0% |
| March | 17.5°C | 11.3°C | 14.6°C | 7.0 | 22 | 4 | 0% |
| April | 19.8°C | 13.1°C | 15.8°C | 7.7 | 27 | 5 | 1% |
| May | 23.4°C | 15.9°C | 18.4°C | 8.6 | 20 | 3 | 29% |
| Junebest | 27.7°C | 19.6°C | 22.1°C | 11.0 | 8 | 2 | 83% |
| Julybest | 30.6°C | 22.5°C | 25.2°C | 12.3 | 3 | 1 | 100% |
| Augustbest | 30.9°C | 23.4°C | 26.5°C | 10.6 | 14 | 2 | 99% |
| September | 27.3°C | 21.3°C | 25.2°C | 7.6 | 43 | 5 | 81% |
| OctoberSelected | 23.3°C | 18.0°C | 22.5°C | 6.1 | 44 | 6 | 28% |
| November | 18.5°C | 14.0°C | 19.2°C | 5.3 | 47 | 7 | 0% |
| December | 15.7°C | 11.3°C | 16.4°C | 5.1 | 35 | 6 | 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
Ibiza in October FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Ibiza hot in October?
Ibiza is warm in October: the average daytime high is 23.3°C and nights average 18.0°C. Roughly 1 in 4 October days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Ibiza in October?
The sea around Ibiza averages 22.5°C in October, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 21°C to 24°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Ibiza in October?
Ibiza sees about 6 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 44 mm of rain in a typical October. The wettest October between 1991 and 2020 was 2007 (147 mm) and the driest was 2001 (5 mm).
How sunny is Ibiza in October?
Ibiza gets around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day in October out of 10.9 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Ibiza compare with the UK in October?
Ibiza is on average 8.7°C warmer than London by day in October (23.3°C against 14.6°C).
What is the hottest October on record in Ibiza?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day in Ibiza reached 30.7°C on 2013-10-02, and the coldest night dropped to 10.5°C on 1991-10-21.
How much warmer is Ibiza than London in October?
Ibiza's average daytime high is 23.3°C, compared with London's 14.6°C - a difference of 8.7°C. That makes it a clear step up in daytime warmth for a UK traveller, although evenings still call for a light layer.
Is October hot enough for sunbathing?
Sunny spells should be comfortable for sunbathing, but do not expect consistently hot days. About 28% of days reach 25°C, so that level of warmth is not the norm. Choose October for warm weather rather than intense heat.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London takes about 2 h 30 min, making Ibiza a short-haul option for October warmth. The main weather trade-off is some rain and variable sunshine, rather than a long journey in search of heat.
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 Ibiza (Ibiza Town). Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 3.8 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