AI-generatedArcos de la Frontera at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,050 h
- Rain a year
- 653 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 144 m
Climate in Arcos de la Frontera
Arcos de la Frontera has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 3,050 hours of sunshine a year, Arcos de la Frontera is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Arcos de la Frontera
The best time to visit Arcos de la Frontera is from February to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is December with 108 mm of precipitation.
Arcos de la Frontera through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Arcos de la Frontera in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 21–26 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Arcos de la Frontera in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 30–34 °C by day
- 11.3 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Arcos de la Frontera in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 20–30 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Arcos de la Frontera in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 16–18 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: April – May
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: February – May, October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
08:2919:48
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 08:13–09:04 · evening 19:13–20:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 08:03–08:13 · evening 20:04–20:14
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.
October in Arcos de la Frontera compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 28° at the start of the month to 23° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 10° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Arcos de la Frontera in October?
In October, Arcos de la Frontera is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Arcos de la Frontera.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min08:29 – 19:48
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %73 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %71 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Arcos de la Frontera
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Arcos de la Frontera: score 96 against 86. Daytime highs are about the same. May has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h | 9.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 82 mm | 37 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Arcos de la Frontera month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
70January16° · 5.9 h
In January, Arcos de la Frontera is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 80 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Arcos de la Frontera.
Arcos de la Frontera in January85February18° · 6.9 h
In February, Arcos de la Frontera is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Arcos de la Frontera.
Arcos de la Frontera in February83March21° · 7.2 h
In March, Arcos de la Frontera is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Arcos de la Frontera.
Arcos de la Frontera in March91April23° · 8.6 h
In April, Arcos de la Frontera is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Arcos de la Frontera.
Arcos de la Frontera in April96May26° · 9.9 h
In May, Arcos de la Frontera is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Arcos de la Frontera.
Arcos de la Frontera in May79June30° · 11.1 h
In June, Arcos de la Frontera is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Arcos de la Frontera.
Arcos de la Frontera in June57July34° · 11.8 h
In July, Arcos de la Frontera is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Arcos de la Frontera.
Arcos de la Frontera in July56August34° · 11.0 h
In August, Arcos de la Frontera is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Arcos de la Frontera.
Arcos de la Frontera in August77September30° · 8.6 h
In September, Arcos de la Frontera is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 34 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Arcos de la Frontera.
Arcos de la Frontera in September86October26° · 7.4 h
In October, Arcos de la Frontera is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Arcos de la Frontera.
Arcos de la Frontera in October83November20° · 6.4 h
In November, Arcos de la Frontera is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 86 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Arcos de la Frontera.
Arcos de la Frontera in November73December17° · 5.4 h
In December, Arcos de la Frontera is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 108 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Arcos de la Frontera.
Arcos de la Frontera in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Arcos de la Frontera
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in August (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, 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 | 70 | 16° | 4° | 5.9 h | 9 | 80 |
| FebruaryFeb | 85 | 18° | 5° | 6.9 h | 7 | 62 |
| MarchMar | 83 | 21° | 7° | 7.2 h | 9 | 90 |
| AprilApr | 91 | 23° | 9° | 8.6 h | 8 | 61 |
| MayMay | 96 | 26° | 12° | 9.9 h | 6 | 37 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 30° | 15° | 11.1 h | 2 | 8 |
| JulyJul | 57 | 34° | 17° | 11.8 h | 0 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 56 | 34° | 17° | 11.0 h | 1 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 30° | 15° | 8.6 h | 5 | 34 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 26° | 12° | 7.4 h | 8 | 82 |
| NovemberNov | 83 | 20° | 8° | 6.4 h | 8 | 86 |
| DecemberDec | 73 | 17° | 6° | 5.4 h | 8 | 108 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
36.75° N, 5.81° W · 144 m · Europe/Madrid
Sunshine hours in Arcos de la Frontera
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 7.4 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Arcos de la Frontera, 65 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 22 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Arcos de la Frontera: 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, Arcos de la Frontera has about 8 rainy days with 82 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Arcos de la Frontera
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · 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 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind and clouds in Arcos de la Frontera
How breezy and how cloudy Arcos de la Frontera 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 Arcos de la Frontera typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 46 % of the sky over Arcos de la Frontera: variable cloud, with about 7.4 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 Arcos de la Frontera
How often the day gets hot in Arcos de la Frontera (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, Arcos de la Frontera has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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
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Arcos de la Frontera 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.
Arcos de la Frontera has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 93) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 56).
- 89
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 93
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 56
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 11.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 86
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 30 min
- Distance
- 1,690 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.
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Arcos de la Frontera vs Jerez de la Frontera
In October the holiday weather in Arcos de la Frontera and Jerez de la Frontera is about equally good (score 86 vs 86). During the day it is about as warm in Jerez de la Frontera as in Arcos de la Frontera.
| in October | Arcos de la Frontera | Jerez de la Frontera |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 86 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Feb – May, Oct – Nov | Feb – May, Oct – Nov |
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In October, Arcos de la Frontera ranks 3 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Arcos de la FronteraThis page26°86
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- 5Vejer de la Frontera24°85
- 6Antequera24°85
- 7Ronda23°83
- 8Palos de la Frontera26°21°80
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Frequently asked questions about Arcos de la Frontera
When is the best time to visit Arcos de la Frontera?
The best time to visit Arcos de la Frontera is from February to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Arcos de la Frontera?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Arcos de la Frontera?
The wettest month is December with 108 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Arcos de la Frontera get?
Arcos de la Frontera gets around 3,050 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.8 hours a day; in December there are 5.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Arcos de la Frontera in?
Arcos de la Frontera is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Arcos de la Frontera?
A nonstop flight from London to Arcos de la Frontera takes about 2 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,690 km.
Which school holidays are best for Arcos de la Frontera?
Arcos de la Frontera has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 93) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 56). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 89, May half-term 93, summer holidays 56, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 72.