AI-generatedA Coruña at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 23°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,160 h
- Rain a year
- 1,185 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 22 m
Climate in A Coruña
A Coruña has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,160 hours of sunshine a year, A Coruña is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
08:4619:52
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 08:28–09:25 · evening 19:14–20:10
- Blue hour
- Morning 08:17–08:28 · evening 20:10–20:21
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in A Coruña in October?
In October, A Coruña is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 145 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in A Coruña.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min08:46 – 19:52
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %31 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in A Coruña
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 15.1 – 17.0 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in A Coruña ranges from 13.0 °C in March to 18.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 17.3 and 19.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13.7° | 12.8° | 14.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.2° | 12.4° | 13.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.0° | 12.5° | 13.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | 13.6° | 12.9° | 14.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 14.6° | 13.9° | 15.1° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.9° | 15.2° | 16.7° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.3° | 16.5° | 17.9° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.2° | 17.3° | 19.6° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.1° | 15.2° | 18.6° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 16.1° | 15.1° | 17.0° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 15.2° | 14.2° | 16.7° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 14.2° | 13.2° | 15.3° | cold |
Sunshine hours in A Coruña
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.3 of 11.1 hours of daylight in A Coruña, 48 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 2 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in A Coruña
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in A Coruña: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, A Coruña has about 14 rainy days with 145 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in A Coruña
How breezy and how cloudy A Coruña is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in A Coruña typically peaks at 25 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 65 % of the sky over A Coruña: variable cloud, with about 5.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in A Coruña
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (8°), the warmest in August (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28 | 12° | 8° | 13.7° | 3.3 h | 16 | 150 |
| FebruaryFeb | 42 | 13° | 8° | 13.2° | 4.7 h | 12 | 105 |
| MarchMar | 51 | 15° | 9° | 13.0° | 5.5 h | 13 | 113 |
| AprilApr | 59 | 16° | 10° | 13.6° | 6.5 h | 14 | 112 |
| MayMay | 77 | 18° | 12° | 14.6° | 7.3 h | 12 | 75 |
| JuneJun | 86 | 20° | 14° | 15.9° | 7.8 h | 9 | 53 |
| JulyJul | 94 | 22° | 16° | 17.3° | 8.3 h | 6 | 29 |
| AugustAug | 91 | 23° | 17° | 18.2° | 8.3 h | 7 | 39 |
| SeptemberSep | 83 | 22° | 16° | 17.1° | 7.0 h | 9 | 60 |
| OctoberOct | 67 | 19° | 14° | 16.1° | 5.3 h | 14 | 145 |
| NovemberNov | 39 | 15° | 10° | 15.2° | 3.6 h | 16 | 156 |
| DecemberDec | 32 | 13° | 9° | 14.2° | 3.2 h | 15 | 148 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
43.37° N, 8.40° W · 22 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit A Coruña
The best time to visit A Coruña is from June to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.2 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is most frequent from October to April; the wettest month is November with 156 mm.
A Coruña through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
A Coruña in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 15–18 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
A Coruña in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 20–23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
A Coruña in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–22 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
A Coruña in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 12–13 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in A Coruña for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in A Coruña
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in A Coruña: score 94 against 67. In July, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in July. July has 8 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 67 | 94better |
| Day high | 19° | 22° |
| Night low | 14° | 16° |
| Sea | 16.1° | 17.3° |
| Sunshine | 5.3 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 145 mm | 29 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Apr
12 or more rainy days
A Coruña month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
28January12° · Sea 14° · 3 h
In January, A Coruña is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 150 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in A Coruña.
A Coruña in January42February13° · Sea 13° · 5 h
In February, A Coruña is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in A Coruña.
A Coruña in February51March15° · Sea 13° · 6 h
In March, A Coruña is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 113 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in A Coruña.
A Coruña in March59April16° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In April, A Coruña is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 112 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in A Coruña.
A Coruña in April77May18° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In May, A Coruña is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in A Coruña.
A Coruña in May86June20° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In June, A Coruña is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in A Coruña.
A Coruña in June94July22° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In July, A Coruña is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in A Coruña.
A Coruña in July91August23° · Sea 18° · 8 h
In August, A Coruña is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in A Coruña.
A Coruña in August83September22° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In September, A Coruña is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in A Coruña.
A Coruña in September67October19° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In October, A Coruña is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 145 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in A Coruña.
A Coruña in October39November15° · Sea 15° · 4 h
In November, A Coruña is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 156 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in A Coruña.
A Coruña in November32December13° · Sea 14° · 3 h
In December, A Coruña is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 148 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in A Coruña.
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A Coruña vs. Ferrol
In October the holiday weather in A Coruña and Ferrol is about equally good (score 67 vs. 65). During the day it is about as warm in Ferrol as in A Coruña. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | A Coruña | Ferrol |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 67 | 65 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Sea | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Aug |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, A Coruña ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Córdoba26°90
- 2Seville26°89
- 3Zaragoza22°88
- 4Toledo21°87
- 5Madrid20°86
- 6Jerez de la Frontera25°86
- 7Alcobendas20°84
- 8Salamanca19°83
- 20A CoruñaThis page19°16°67
Planning a trip to A Coruña
Weather for your travel dates
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A Coruña in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
A Coruña has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30).
- 57
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 79
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 92
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 67
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 30
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,080 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about A Coruña
When is the best time to visit A Coruña?
The best time to visit A Coruña is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in A Coruña?
The sea temperature in A Coruña ranges from 13.0 °C in March to 18.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in A Coruña in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 16.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in A Coruña?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in A Coruña?
Rain is most frequent from October to April; the wettest month is November with 156 mm. The driest month is July with 29 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does A Coruña get?
A Coruña gets around 2,160 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.3 hours a day; in December there are 3.2 hours a day.
What time zone is A Coruña in?
A Coruña uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to A Coruña?
A nonstop flight from London to A Coruña takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,080 km.
Which school holidays are best for A Coruña?
A Coruña has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 79, Summer holidays 92, October half-term 67, Christmas holidays 30.
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