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Spain in October: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What October is actually like in Spain — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
- Average high
- 23°C
- Average low
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 77mm
Where this month sits in the year
The 5th warmest month of Spain's year. The wettest month — 13% of the year's rain falls now.
Public holidays in October
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- October 12, 2027 Fiesta Nacional de España · National Day
On in October
- CSIO Barcelona: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Barcelona)
- Sitges Film Festival: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Sitges)
- Fiestas del Pilar: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Zaragoza)
- Medio Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich (Valencia Half Marathon): Dates, Tickets & Venue (Valencia)
- ATP Challenger Alicante: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Alicante)
- Young Posse PILOT3 World Tour Barcelona: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Barcelona)
- Hallowfest: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Madrid)
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Barcelona, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.