Your October weather guide
HotWeather in La Gomera in October
October is a good time to visit La Gomera if you want warm days and a sea that still feels inviting, without relying on peak summer heat. Average daytime highs are 25°C, nights stay around 22°C, and the sea averages 23.5°C. The catch is that sunshine is not constant and some rain is likely. It suits swimming, relaxed outdoor days and travellers who prefer warmth to intense heat.
Long-term climate averages for San Sebastian de la Gomera, not a forecast · 1991-2020
La Gomera, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for San Sebastian de la Gomera.
- Average daytime high
- 25.0°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 27°C
- Average night-time low
- 22.1°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 20°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +10.4°C
- London averages 14.6°C in October
- Sea temperature
- 23.5°C
- year to year: 23°C to 24°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 7.4h
- 65% of 11.3 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 4
- 16 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days over 25°C
- 48%
- 3% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 36.5°C
- 2017-10-14
- Record low 1991-2020
- 16.1°C
- 2018-10-30
- Flight from London
- ≈ 4 h 24 min
- 2929 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 4th warmest month of the year in La Gomera and ranks 56th of 134 destinations we compare for October - see where else is hot in October. Within Spain it is 12th of 87 (Spain in October). Against London's average high of 14.6°C in October, La Gomera is 10.4°C warmer by day and 13.7°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in October
The typical October day in La Gomera peaks at 25.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 26.8°C or more. Roughly 1 in 2 days top 25°C and 1 in 40 pass 30°C. Nights average 22.1°C; one night in ten drops to 20.2°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day here reached 36.5°C (2017-10-14) and the coldest night 16.1°C (2018-10-30).
Rain in October
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 4 days with 1 mm or more, 16 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest October was 2012 with 53 mm, the driest 2013 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 74%.
Sea temperature in October
The sea averages 23.5°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 22.9°C to 24.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.7°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 7.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.3 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:09 and sets about 19:40 local time in mid-October. Average cloud cover is 35%.
Is October a good time to visit La Gomera?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, manageable rain and long sunny days. The best months for La Gomera on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
Warm enough for summer clothes, but not reliably hot
Pack mainly light summer clothes: the average high of 25°C makes October warm enough for spending much of the day outdoors. That is an average rather than a daily promise, though. Around 48% of days reach 25°C, while just 2% reach 30°C, so this is not the month to choose if intense heat is essential. Humidity averages 74%, which can make the warmth feel sticky, particularly when you are active. Keep more energetic plans for when it feels cooler and leave room for a break at midday. Warm nights also mean there is usually little relief from the warmth after sunset, rather than a sharp turn towards chilly evenings.
Plenty of outdoor time, with room for a change of plan
October offers about 7.4 hours of sunshine within 11.3 hours of daylight, giving you a useful stretch of the day for swimming or being outside. Do not read that as uninterrupted blue sky: leave some flexibility rather than making every plan depend on sunshine. There are about 4 rainy days during the month, so a light waterproof is sensible, but rain need not dominate your packing or your expectations. The sea is another reason to go now. At an average of 23.5°C, it falls comfortably in the swimming range, making a dip a realistic part of the holiday rather than something reserved for travellers who enjoy cold water.
A little perspective
La Gomera 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 | 20.1°C | 17.1°C | 19.9°C | 6.9 | 14 | 3 | 1% |
| February | 20.2°C | 17.2°C | 19.3°C | 7.9 | 18 | 3 | 3% |
| March | 20.7°C | 17.6°C | 19.1°C | 8.4 | 14 | 3 | 2% |
| April | 21.3°C | 18.3°C | 19.5°C | 9.1 | 8 | 2 | 3% |
| May | 22.5°C | 19.5°C | 20.2°C | 10.0 | 3 | 1 | 5% |
| Junebest | 24.4°C | 21.5°C | 21.3°C | 11.8 | 2 | 1 | 28% |
| Julybest | 25.9°C | 23.1°C | 22.0°C | 12.4 | 0 | 0 | 84% |
| Augustbest | 26.8°C | 23.9°C | 22.9°C | 11.4 | 1 | 0 | 97% |
| September | 26.3°C | 23.4°C | 23.7°C | 9.2 | 5 | 1 | 85% |
| OctoberSelected | 25.0°C | 22.1°C | 23.5°C | 7.4 | 16 | 4 | 48% |
| November | 22.9°C | 20.1°C | 22.4°C | 6.5 | 16 | 4 | 11% |
| December | 21.2°C | 18.4°C | 21.1°C | 6.5 | 33 | 5 | 2% |
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
La Gomera in October FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is La Gomera hot in October?
La Gomera is hot in October: the average daytime high is 25.0°C and nights average 22.1°C. Roughly 1 in 2 October days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in La Gomera in October?
The sea around La Gomera averages 23.5°C in October, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 23°C to 24°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in La Gomera in October?
La Gomera sees about 4 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 16 mm of rain in a typical October. The wettest October between 1991 and 2020 was 2012 (53 mm) and the driest was 2013 (0 mm).
How sunny is La Gomera in October?
La Gomera gets around 7.4 hours of sunshine a day in October out of 11.3 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does La Gomera compare with the UK in October?
La Gomera is on average 10.4°C warmer than London by day in October (25.0°C against 14.6°C).
What is the hottest October on record in La Gomera?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day in La Gomera reached 36.5°C on 2017-10-14, and the coldest night dropped to 16.1°C on 2018-10-30.
How much warmer is La Gomera than London in October?
La Gomera's average daytime high is 25°C, compared with 14.6°C in London. That makes it 10.4°C warmer on average. For a UK traveller, the main benefit is weather suited to light clothing and outdoor time rather than autumn layers.
Will I need a jacket in the evening?
With average night lows of 22.1°C, a heavy jacket is unlikely to be useful for the typical evening. A light layer gives you flexibility if you feel the cold, but the overall packing emphasis should stay on warm-weather clothing.
Is the sea reliably warm enough to swim?
The October sea average is 23.5°C, with a year-to-year range of 23°C to 24°C. That supports choosing October for swimming, although personal comfort varies. Sea temperature alone does not tell you about waves or conditions on the day.
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 San Sebastián de la Gomera (San Sebastian de la Gomera). Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2.2 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