AI-generatedÁvila at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,680 h
- Rain a year
- 571 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,127 m
Climate in Ávila
Ávila has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 2,680 hours of sunshine a year, Ávila is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ávila
The best time to visit Ávila is from May to June and from September to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from March to June and from September to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is October with 73 mm of precipitation.
Ávila through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ávila in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–20 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Ávila in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 25–29 °C by day
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Ávila in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 12–24 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Ávila in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 9–10 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, September – October
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: May – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
08:2819:40
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 08:12–09:05 · evening 19:03–19:57
- Blue hour
- Morning 08:01–08:12 · evening 19:57–20:08
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 Ávila compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 21° at the start of the month to 15° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 21° | 15° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Ávila in October?
In October, Ávila is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ávila.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min08:28 – 19:40
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 53 %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+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %64 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Ávila
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Ávila: score 93 against 80. In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. September has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 93better |
| Daytime high | 18° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h | 8.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 73 mm | 38 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ávila month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
37January9° · 4.2 h
In January, Ávila is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 52 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ávila.
Ávila in January52February10° · 5.6 h
In February, Ávila is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about −1 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 40 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Ávila.
Ávila in February66March13° · 6.7 h
In March, Ávila is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 61 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Ávila.
Ávila in March76April15° · 7.6 h
In April, Ávila is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Ávila.
Ávila in April84May20° · 8.6 h
In May, Ávila is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Ávila.
Ávila in May91June25° · 10.4 h
In June, Ávila is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ávila.
Ávila in June71July29° · 11.5 h
In July, Ávila is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 11.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Ávila.
Ávila in July75August29° · 10.6 h
In August, Ávila is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Ávila.
Ávila in August93September24° · 8.4 h
In September, Ávila is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ávila.
Ávila in September80October18° · 6.2 h
In October, Ávila is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ávila.
Ávila in October52November12° · 4.3 h
In November, Ávila is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Ávila.
Ávila in November41December10° · 3.8 h
In December, Ávila is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Ávila.
Ávila in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ávila
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. 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 | 37 | 9° | −1° | 4.2 h | 9 | 52 |
| FebruaryFeb | 52 | 10° | −1° | 5.6 h | 7 | 40 |
| MarchMar | 66 | 13° | 2° | 6.7 h | 10 | 61 |
| AprilApr | 76 | 15° | 4° | 7.6 h | 11 | 62 |
| MayMay | 84 | 20° | 8° | 8.6 h | 11 | 60 |
| JuneJun | 91 | 25° | 12° | 10.4 h | 7 | 32 |
| JulyJul | 71 | 29° | 15° | 11.5 h | 3 | 14 |
| AugustAug | 75 | 29° | 15° | 10.6 h | 4 | 16 |
| SeptemberSep | 93 | 24° | 11° | 8.4 h | 6 | 38 |
| OctoberOct | 80 | 18° | 7° | 6.2 h | 9 | 73 |
| NovemberNov | 52 | 12° | 3° | 4.3 h | 10 | 65 |
| DecemberDec | 41 | 10° | 0° | 3.8 h | 8 | 58 |
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
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Sunshine hours in Ávila
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 6.2 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Ávila, 55 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain in Ávila: 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, Ávila has about 9 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Ávila
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 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 70 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 Ávila
How breezy and how cloudy Ávila 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 Ávila typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 53 % of the sky over Ávila: variable cloud, with about 6.2 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 Ávila
How often the day gets hot in Ávila (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, Ávila has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °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 Ávila
Snow is possible in Ávila, 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 Ávila.
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.
Planning a trip to Ávila
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Ávila 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.
Ávila has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39).
- 73
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 85
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 74
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 80
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 39
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h
- Distance
- 1,250 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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Ávila compared
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Ávila vs El Escorial
In October El Escorial has the better holiday weather (score 85 vs 80). During the day El Escorial is 1 °C warmer than Ávila. El Escorial gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Ávila | El Escorial |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 |
| Best time | May – Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Ávila ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Madrid20°86
- 3Aranjuez23°86
- 4Ciudad Real22°86
- 5Mérida25°86
- 6Getafe21°85
- 7Albarracín19°85
- 8Badajoz25°85
- 20ÁvilaThis page18°80
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Frequently asked questions about Ávila
When is the best time to visit Ávila?
The best time to visit Ávila is from May to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ávila?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Ávila?
The wettest month is October with 73 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 14 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ávila get?
Ávila gets around 2,680 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.5 hours a day; in December there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Ávila in?
Ávila is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ávila?
A nonstop flight from London to Ávila takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,250 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ávila?
Ávila has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 73, May half-term 85, summer holidays 74, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 39.