AI-generatedCórdoba at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,250 h
- Rain a year
- 459 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 117 m
Climate in Córdoba
Córdoba has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 3,250 hours of sunshine a year, Córdoba is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
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 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
08:2619:43
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 08:10–09:02 · evening 19:08–19:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 08:00–08:10 · evening 19:59–20:10
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 Córdoba in October?
In October, Córdoba is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 58 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Córdoba.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 17 min08:26 – 19:43
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 45 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %81 %
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
Sunshine hours in Córdoba
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 7.8 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Córdoba, 69 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 8 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 Córdoba
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 65 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 Córdoba: 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, Córdoba has about 7 rainy days with 58 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Córdoba
How breezy and how cloudy Córdoba 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 Córdoba typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 45 % of the sky over Córdoba: variable cloud, with about 7.8 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 Córdoba
How often the day gets hot in Córdoba (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, Córdoba 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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Córdoba
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°
- Warm 20–24°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, 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 | 66 | 15° | 5° | 6.3 h | 8 | 53 |
| FebruaryFeb | 84 | 17° | 6° | 7.3 h | 6 | 41 |
| MarchMar | 88 | 20° | 8° | 7.9 h | 8 | 61 |
| AprilApr | 94 | 22° | 11° | 9.0 h | 7 | 43 |
| MayMay | 97 | 27° | 14° | 10.3 h | 5 | 29 |
| JuneJun | 63 | 33° | 19° | 11.9 h | 1 | 6 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 37° | 22° | 12.7 h | 0 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 36° | 22° | 11.9 h | 1 | 4 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 31° | 19° | 9.2 h | 4 | 28 |
| OctoberOct | 90 | 26° | 15° | 7.8 h | 7 | 58 |
| NovemberNov | 87 | 19° | 9° | 6.7 h | 7 | 60 |
| DecemberDec | 69 | 15° | 6° | 5.8 h | 8 | 74 |
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
37.89° N, 4.77° W · 117 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Córdoba
The best time to visit Córdoba is from February to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to May and from October to December. From June to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. The wettest month is December with 74 mm of precipitation.
Córdoba through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Córdoba in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 20–27 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Córdoba in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 33–37 °C by day
- 12 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Córdoba in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 19–31 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Córdoba in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 15–17 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Córdoba
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May has the better holiday weather in Córdoba: score 97 against 90. In May, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. May has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 90 | 97better |
| Day high | 26° | 27° |
| Night low | 15° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 7.8 h | 10.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 58 mm | 29 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
Feb – May, Oct – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Córdoba month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
66January15° · 6 h
In January, Córdoba is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Córdoba.
Córdoba in January84February17° · 7 h
In February, Córdoba is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Córdoba.
Córdoba in February88March20° · 8 h
In March, Córdoba is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Córdoba.
Córdoba in March94April22° · 9 h
In April, Córdoba is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Córdoba.
Córdoba in April97May27° · 10 h
In May, Córdoba is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Córdoba.
Córdoba in May63June33° · 12 h
In June, Córdoba is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Córdoba.
Córdoba in June50July37° · 13 h
In July, Córdoba is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 13 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Córdoba.
Córdoba in July50August36° · 12 h
In August, Córdoba is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Córdoba.
Córdoba in August76September31° · 9 h
In September, Córdoba is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Córdoba.
Córdoba in September90October26° · 8 h
In October, Córdoba is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 58 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Córdoba.
Córdoba in October87November19° · 7 h
In November, Córdoba is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Córdoba.
Córdoba in November69December15° · 6 h
In December, Córdoba is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Córdoba.
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Córdoba vs. Seville
In October the holiday weather in Córdoba and Seville is about equally good (score 90 vs. 89). During the day it is about as warm in Seville as in Córdoba.
| in October | Córdoba | Seville |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 90 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Feb – May, Oct – Nov | Feb – May, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
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In October, Córdoba ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Elche24°93
- 4Murcia26°92
- 5CórdobaThis page26°90
- 6Seville26°89
- 7Granada22°88
- 8Toledo21°87
Planning a trip to Córdoba
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Córdoba 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.
Córdoba has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 92
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 12.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 90
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 20 min
- Distance
- 1,550 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 Córdoba
When is the best time to visit Córdoba?
The best time to visit Córdoba 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 Córdoba?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Córdoba?
The wettest month is December with 74 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Córdoba get?
Córdoba gets around 3,250 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.7 hours a day; in December there are 5.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Córdoba in?
Córdoba uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Córdoba?
A nonstop flight from London to Córdoba takes about 2 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,550 km.
Which school holidays are best for Córdoba?
Córdoba has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 92, May half-term 90, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 90, Christmas holidays 68.
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