AI-generatedAndorra la Vella at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,260 h
- Rain a year
- 771 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,037 m
Climate in Andorra la Vella
Andorra la Vella has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 2,260 hours of sunshine a year, Andorra la Vella is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
08:0519:14
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 07:48–08:44 · evening 18:36–19:31
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:37–07:48 · evening 19:31–19:42
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 Andorra la Vella in October?
In October, Andorra la Vella is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Andorra la Vella.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 8 min08:05 – 19:14
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 56 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Andorra
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %83 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %67 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Andorra la Vella
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 5.5 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Andorra la Vella, 50 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Andorra la Vella
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 80 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 Andorra la Vella: 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, Andorra la Vella has about 9 rainy days with 79 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Andorra la Vella
How breezy and how cloudy Andorra la Vella 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 Andorra la Vella typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 56 % of the sky over Andorra la Vella: variable cloud, with about 5.5 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.
Heat and humidity in Andorra la Vella
How often the day gets hot in Andorra la Vella (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Andorra la Vella has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Andorra la Vella
Snow is possible in Andorra la Vella, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Andorra la Vella.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Andorra la Vella
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−3°), the warmest in July (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28 | 7° | −3° | 4.3 h | 7 | 48 |
| FebruaryFeb | 33 | 8° | −2° | 5.5 h | 7 | 33 |
| MarchMar | 43 | 11° | 0° | 6.1 h | 10 | 62 |
| AprilApr | 52 | 14° | 3° | 6.4 h | 12 | 90 |
| MayMay | 72 | 18° | 8° | 6.8 h | 12 | 90 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 22° | 12° | 7.7 h | 10 | 70 |
| JulyJul | 89 | 25° | 14° | 8.7 h | 9 | 57 |
| AugustAug | 82 | 25° | 14° | 8.0 h | 11 | 67 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 20° | 10° | 6.8 h | 10 | 65 |
| OctoberOct | 70 | 16° | 7° | 5.5 h | 9 | 79 |
| NovemberNov | 37 | 10° | 1° | 4.4 h | 8 | 67 |
| DecemberDec | 29 | 8° | −2° | 4.0 h | 6 | 44 |
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
42.51° N, 1.52° E · 1,037 m · Europe/Andorra
Best time to visit Andorra la Vella
The best time to visit Andorra la Vella is from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to October. Rain is most frequent from April to May; the wettest month is April with 90 mm.
Andorra la Vella through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Andorra la Vella in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–18 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Andorra la Vella in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 22–25 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Andorra la Vella in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 10–20 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Andorra la Vella in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–8 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Andorra la Vella
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July has the better holiday weather in Andorra la Vella: score 89 against 70. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 70 | 89better |
| Day high | 16° | 25° |
| Night low | 7° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Rainfall | 79 mm | 57 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – May
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Jan – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Andorra la Vella month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
28January7° · 4 h
In January, Andorra la Vella is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 48 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Andorra la Vella.
Andorra la Vella in January33February8° · 6 h
In February, Andorra la Vella is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Andorra la Vella.
Andorra la Vella in February43March11° · 6 h
In March, Andorra la Vella is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 62 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Andorra la Vella.
Andorra la Vella in March52April14° · 6 h
In April, Andorra la Vella is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Andorra la Vella.
Andorra la Vella in April72May18° · 7 h
In May, Andorra la Vella is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Andorra la Vella.
Andorra la Vella in May83June22° · 8 h
In June, Andorra la Vella is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Andorra la Vella.
Andorra la Vella in June89July25° · 9 h
In July, Andorra la Vella is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Andorra la Vella.
Andorra la Vella in July82August25° · 8 h
In August, Andorra la Vella is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Andorra la Vella.
Andorra la Vella in August80September20° · 7 h
In September, Andorra la Vella is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Andorra la Vella.
Andorra la Vella in September70October16° · 6 h
In October, Andorra la Vella is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Andorra la Vella.
Andorra la Vella in October37November10° · 4 h
In November, Andorra la Vella is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Andorra la Vella.
Andorra la Vella in November29December8° · 4 h
In December, Andorra la Vella is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Andorra la Vella.
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Andorra la Vella vs. Llívia
In October Andorra la Vella has the better holiday weather (score 70 vs. 59). During the day Llívia is 1 °C cooler than Andorra la Vella. Llívia gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Andorra la Vella | Llívia |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 70 | 59 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 10 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | May – Oct |
Through the year
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Andorra la Vella 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.
Andorra la Vella has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 29).
- 49
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 84
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 70
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 29
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,010 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 Andorra la Vella
When is the best time to visit Andorra la Vella?
The best time to visit Andorra la Vella is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Andorra la Vella?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Andorra la Vella?
Rain is most frequent from April to May; the wettest month is April with 90 mm. The driest month is February with 33 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Andorra la Vella get?
Andorra la Vella gets around 2,260 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.7 hours a day; in December there are 4.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Andorra la Vella in?
Andorra la Vella uses the time zone Europe/Andorra: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Andorra la Vella?
A nonstop flight from London to Andorra la Vella takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,010 km.
Which school holidays are best for Andorra la Vella?
Andorra la Vella has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 29). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 74, Summer holidays 84, October half-term 70, Christmas holidays 29.
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