AI-generatedCuenca, Spain at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,720 h
- Rain a year
- 578 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 941 m
Climate in Cuenca, Spain
Cuenca, Spain has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year, Cuenca, Spain is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Cuenca, Spain
The best time to visit Cuenca, Spain is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to June and from September to October. The wettest month is April with 70 mm of precipitation.
Cuenca, Spain through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cuenca, Spain in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 16–22 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Cuenca, Spain in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 28–32 °C by day
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Cuenca, Spain in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–26 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Cuenca, Spain in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 11–12 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: May, September
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: April – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
08:1819:31
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 08:01–08:54 · evening 18:54–19:47
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:50–08:01 · evening 19:47–19:58
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 Cuenca, Spain compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 17° at the end. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Cuenca, Spain in October?
In October, Cuenca, Spain is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Cuenca, Spain.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 13 min08:18 – 19:31
- UV index
- 4 · 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
- 51 %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 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %64 %
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
Compare two months in Cuenca, Spain
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 Cuenca, Spain: score 94 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 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 20° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 8.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 68 mm | 38 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Cuenca, Spain month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
37January11° · 4.4 h
In January, Cuenca, Spain is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cuenca, Spain.
Cuenca, Spain in January53February12° · 5.7 h
In February, Cuenca, Spain is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Cuenca, Spain.
Cuenca, Spain in February67March16° · 6.5 h
In March, Cuenca, Spain is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Cuenca, Spain.
Cuenca, Spain in March80April18° · 7.5 h
In April, Cuenca, Spain is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Cuenca, Spain.
Cuenca, Spain in April89May22° · 8.7 h
In May, Cuenca, Spain is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Cuenca, Spain.
Cuenca, Spain in May89June28° · 10.5 h
In June, Cuenca, Spain is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Cuenca, Spain.
Cuenca, Spain in June69July32° · 11.7 h
In July, Cuenca, Spain is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Cuenca, Spain.
Cuenca, Spain in July73August31° · 10.7 h
In August, Cuenca, Spain is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Cuenca, Spain.
Cuenca, Spain in August94September26° · 8.5 h
In September, Cuenca, Spain is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 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 Cuenca, Spain.
Cuenca, Spain in September80October20° · 6.3 h
In October, Cuenca, Spain is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Cuenca, Spain.
Cuenca, Spain in October55November14° · 4.6 h
In November, Cuenca, Spain is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Cuenca, Spain.
Cuenca, Spain in November40December11° · 4.1 h
In December, Cuenca, Spain is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Cuenca, Spain.
Cuenca, Spain in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Cuenca, Spain
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 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in July (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November 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 | 11° | 0° | 4.4 h | 9 | 52 |
| FebruaryFeb | 53 | 12° | 0° | 5.7 h | 7 | 42 |
| MarchMar | 67 | 16° | 3° | 6.5 h | 10 | 66 |
| AprilApr | 80 | 18° | 5° | 7.5 h | 10 | 70 |
| MayMay | 89 | 22° | 9° | 8.7 h | 9 | 59 |
| JuneJun | 89 | 28° | 14° | 10.5 h | 6 | 33 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 32° | 17° | 11.7 h | 2 | 11 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 31° | 17° | 10.7 h | 4 | 17 |
| SeptemberSep | 94 | 26° | 13° | 8.5 h | 6 | 38 |
| OctoberOct | 80 | 20° | 8° | 6.3 h | 9 | 68 |
| NovemberNov | 55 | 14° | 3° | 4.6 h | 9 | 63 |
| DecemberDec | 40 | 11° | 1° | 4.1 h | 9 | 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
Sunshine hours in Cuenca, Spain
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 6.3 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Cuenca, Spain, 56 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Cuenca, Spain: 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, Cuenca, Spain has about 9 rainy days with 68 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Cuenca, Spain
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Cuenca, Spain
How breezy and how cloudy Cuenca, Spain 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 Cuenca, Spain typically peaks at 16 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 51 % of the sky over Cuenca, Spain: variable cloud, with about 6.3 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Cuenca, Spain
How often the day gets hot in Cuenca, Spain (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, Cuenca, Spain 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 Cuenca, Spain
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Cuenca, Spain 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.
Cuenca, Spain has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39).
- 76
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 89
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 11.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 80
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 39
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h
- Distance
- 1,270 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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Cuenca vs Albarracín
In October Albarracín has the better holiday weather (score 86 vs 80). During the day Albarracín is 1 °C cooler than Cuenca.
| in October | Cuenca | Albarracín |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 86 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
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In October, Cuenca ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Cuenca, Spain
When is the best time to visit Cuenca, Spain?
The best time to visit Cuenca, Spain is from April 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 Cuenca, Spain?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Cuenca, Spain?
The wettest month is April with 70 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 11 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cuenca, Spain get?
Cuenca, Spain gets around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.7 hours a day; in December there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Cuenca, Spain in?
Cuenca, Spain is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Cuenca, Spain?
A nonstop flight from London to Cuenca, Spain takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,270 km.
Which school holidays are best for Cuenca, Spain?
Cuenca, Spain has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 76, May half-term 89, summer holidays 72, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 39.