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Avilés weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Avilés at a glance

Best time
Aug
Warmest month
Aug · 24°
Warmest sea
Aug · 20.6°
Sunshine a year
1,760 h
Rain a year
1,250 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
26 m

Climate in Avilés

Avilés has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 1,760 hours of sunshine a year, Avilés is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 6.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Avilés

The best time to visit Avilés is in August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 20.6 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in July and in September. Rain is frequent from October to June; the wettest month is November with 158 mm.

Avilés through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Avilés in spring

Mar – May

12

Poor

  • 16–19 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 5.3 h of sun a day
  • 46 rainy days in all

Avilés in summer

Jun – Aug

45

Fair

  • 21–24 °C by day
  • Sea 19 °C
  • 5.9 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

Avilés in autumn

Sep – Nov

23

Poor

  • 17–22 °C by day
  • Sea 18 °C
  • 4.6 h of sun a day
  • 43 rainy days in all

Avilés in winter

Dec – Feb

7

Poor

  • 15 °C by day
  • Sea 13 °C
  • 3.5 h of sun a day
  • 43 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Jul, Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Oct – Jun

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Avilés for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

20

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: August

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 13°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 19°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 18°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 16°

08:3619:42

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 08:18–09:15 · evening 19:04–20:00
Blue hour
Morning 08:07–08:18 · evening 20:00–20:11

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 Avilés compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 21° at the start of the month to 18° at the end. The sea cools from 19° to 17°. The days get 1.4 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high21°18°
Night-time low14°11°
Sea19°17°
Daylight11.8 h10.4 h

What is the weather like in Avilés in October?

In October, Avilés is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 117 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Avilés.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 6 min08:36 – 19:42
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
63 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %18 %
  • Seaweight 25 %11 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %27 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %26 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Avilés

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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August has the better holiday weather in Avilés: score 59 against 20. In August, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in August. August has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Avilés
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score2059better
Daytime high20°24°
Night-time low13°17°
Sea17.8°20.6°
Sunshine4.6 h6.3 hbetter
Rainy days1412better
Rainfall117 mm69 mmbetter
Muggy days0better5

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Avilés month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

5January15° · Sea 13° · 3.2 h

In January, Avilés is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 127 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Avilés.

Avilés in January
11February15° · Sea 13° · 4.1 h

In February, Avilés is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Avilés.

Avilés in February
11March16° · Sea 13° · 4.8 h

In March, Avilés is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 103 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Avilés.

Avilés in March
12April17° · Sea 13° · 5.4 h

In April, Avilés is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 116 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Avilés.

Avilés in April
13May19° · Sea 15° · 5.8 h

In May, Avilés is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 105 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Avilés.

Avilés in May
28June21° · Sea 17° · 5.5 h

In June, Avilés is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Avilés.

Avilés in June
49July23° · Sea 20° · 5.8 h

In July, Avilés is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Avilés.

Avilés in July
59August24° · Sea 21° · 6.3 h

In August, Avilés is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Avilés – and yet one of the best months here.

Avilés in August
46September22° · Sea 20° · 5.9 h

In September, Avilés is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Avilés.

Avilés in September
20October20° · Sea 18° · 4.6 h

In October, Avilés is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 117 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Avilés.

Avilés in October
3November17° · Sea 16° · 3.3 h

In November, Avilés is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 158 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Avilés.

Avilés in November
5December15° · Sea 14° · 3.1 h

In December, Avilés is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 123 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Avilés.

Avilés in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate tableWarmest in August: 24°

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Avilés

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 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in February (7°), the warmest in August (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from January to February, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 20°Night 13°Sea 18°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan515°7°13.3°3.2 h15127
FebruaryFeb1115°7°12.8°4.1 h13105
MarchMar1116°8°12.7°4.8 h14103
AprilApr1217°9°13.3°5.4 h16116
MayMay1319°11°14.8°5.8 h16105
JuneJun2821°14°17.2°5.5 h1385
JulyJul4923°16°19.5°5.8 h1261
AugustAug5924°17°20.6°6.3 h1269
SeptemberSep4622°15°19.6°5.9 h1281
OctoberOct2020°13°17.8°4.6 h14117
NovemberNov317°10°15.7°3.3 h17158
DecemberDec515°8°14.1°3.1 h15123

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

43.55° N, 5.92° W · 26 m · Europe/Madrid

Sea temperatureUp to 21° in August
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Avilés

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October17.8°Cfresh

8 in 10 years: 16.5 – 18.8 °C

Swimming season: Aug

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 17.8°8 in 10 years 16.5° – 18.8°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Avilés ranges from 12.7 °C in March to 20.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) in August.

The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 19.9 and 21.5 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan13.3°12.6°14.2°cold
FebruaryFeb12.8°12.3°13.4°cold
MarchMar12.7°12.2°13.2°cold
AprilApr13.3°12.8°13.9°cold
MayMay14.8°14.1°15.7°cold
JuneJun17.2°16.6°17.8°fresh
JulyJul19.5°18.8°20.2°fresh
AugustAug20.6°19.9°21.5°refreshing
SeptemberSep19.6°18.3°20.5°fresh
OctoberOct17.8°16.5°18.8°fresh
NovemberNov15.7°15.0°16.6°cold
DecemberDec14.1°13.4°14.9°cold
Sunshine1,760 hours a year
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Avilés

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,760 hours
Sunniest month
Aug · 6.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.6 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 41 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.6 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Avilés, 41 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 10 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain1,250 mm a year, most in November
Rain

Rain in Avilés: 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.

Per year
1,250 mm on 168 days
Wettest month
Nov · 158 mm
Driest month
Jul · 61 mm
OctoberRainy days 14Rainfall 117 mm

In October, Avilés has about 14 rainy days with 117 mm of rain in total.

UV indexUp to 9 in June
Sun protection

UV index in Avilés

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 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 & cloudsWindiest in March: 18 km/h
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Avilés

How breezy and how cloudy Avilés 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.

Year average
17 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 18 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 16 km/h
OctoberWind 16 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Avilés typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
66 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Sep · 61 %
Cloudiest month
Jun · 69 %
OctoberCloud cover 63 %Sunshine 4.6 h

In October, cloud covers on average 63 % of the sky over Avilés: variable cloud, with about 4.6 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 & humidity11 muggy days a year
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Avilés

How often the day gets hot in Avilés (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
0 days
Hottest month
Aug · 24 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 20 °C

In October, Avilés has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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

Planning a trip to Avilés

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Avilés 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.

Avilés has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 56) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    12

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 13 °C
    • 5.2 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    16

    Poor

    • 19 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 5.7 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    56

    FairBest holidays

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    20

    Poor

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 4.6 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    5

    Poor

    • 15 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 3.2 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 40 min
Distance
970 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.

Good to know: Spain

Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Spanish
Sockets
Type C, F · 230 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+34
Emergency number
112

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Avilés vs Gijón

In October the holiday weather in Avilés and Gijón is about equally good (score 20 vs 22). During the day it is about as warm in Gijón as in Avilés. The sea is about equally warm.

Avilés vs Gijón, in October
in OctoberAvilésGijón
Holiday weather score2022
Daytime high20°20°
Sea18°18°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1414
Best timeAugMay – Oct

Through the year

OctoberAvilés 20°Gijón 20°
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Spain in October: the best places

In October, Avilés ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Salamanca20°83
  2. 2Valladolid20°82
  3. 3Tordesillas20°81
  4. 4Zamora20°79
  5. 5Palencia20°78
  6. 6León18°77
  7. 7Astorga18°77
  8. 8Burgos18°76
  9. 29AvilésThis page20°18°20
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Frequently asked questions about Avilés

When is the best time to visit Avilés?

The best time to visit Avilés is in August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Avilés?

The sea temperature in Avilés ranges from 12.7 °C in March to 20.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) in August.

Can you swim in Avilés in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 17.8 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible in August.

What is the warmest month in Avilés?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.

When does it rain most in Avilés?

Rain is frequent from October to June; the wettest month is November with 158 mm. The driest month is July with 61 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Avilés get?

Avilés gets around 1,760 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 6.3 hours a day; in December there are 3.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Avilés in?

Avilés is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Avilés?

A nonstop flight from London to Avilés takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 970 km.

Which school holidays are best for Avilés?

Avilés has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 56) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 12, May half-term 16, summer holidays 56, October half-term 20, Christmas holidays 5.