AI-generatedFerrol at a glance
- Best time
- Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 23°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,160 h
- Rain a year
- 1,195 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 24 m
Climate in Ferrol
Ferrol has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,160 hours of sunshine a year, Ferrol is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
08:4519:52
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 08:28–09:24 · evening 19:13–20:09
- Blue hour
- Morning 08:17–08:28 · evening 20:09–20:20
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 Ferrol in October?
In October, Ferrol is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 145 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ferrol.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min08:45 – 19:52
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %31 %
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
Sea temperature in Ferrol
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 15.1 – 17.0 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ferrol ranges from 13.0 °C in March to 18.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 17.3 and 19.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13.7° | 12.8° | 14.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.2° | 12.4° | 13.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.0° | 12.5° | 13.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | 13.6° | 12.9° | 14.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 14.6° | 13.9° | 15.1° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.9° | 15.2° | 16.7° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.3° | 16.5° | 17.9° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.2° | 17.3° | 19.6° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.1° | 15.2° | 18.6° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 16.1° | 15.1° | 17.0° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 15.2° | 14.2° | 16.7° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 14.2° | 13.2° | 15.3° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Ferrol
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 5.3 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Ferrol, 48 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 20 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 Ferrol
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 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 Ferrol: 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, Ferrol has about 14 rainy days with 145 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ferrol
How breezy and how cloudy Ferrol 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 Ferrol typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 66 % of the sky over Ferrol: mostly cloudy, with about 5.3 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ferrol
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (8°), the warmest in August (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5 | 12° | 8° | 13.7° | 3.3 h | 15 | 145 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 13° | 8° | 13.2° | 4.7 h | 12 | 104 |
| MarchMar | 15 | 15° | 8° | 13.0° | 5.5 h | 13 | 112 |
| AprilApr | 17 | 16° | 10° | 13.6° | 6.5 h | 14 | 113 |
| MayMay | 23 | 18° | 12° | 14.6° | 7.3 h | 12 | 78 |
| JuneJun | 36 | 20° | 14° | 15.9° | 7.8 h | 10 | 58 |
| JulyJul | 53 | 22° | 16° | 17.3° | 8.3 h | 7 | 32 |
| AugustAug | 59 | 23° | 17° | 18.2° | 8.3 h | 7 | 42 |
| SeptemberSep | 42 | 22° | 16° | 17.1° | 7.0 h | 9 | 64 |
| OctoberOct | 14 | 19° | 14° | 16.1° | 5.3 h | 14 | 145 |
| NovemberNov | 5 | 15° | 10° | 15.2° | 3.6 h | 16 | 156 |
| DecemberDec | 5 | 13° | 9° | 14.2° | 3.2 h | 15 | 147 |
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
43.48° N, 8.23° W · 24 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Ferrol
The best time to visit Ferrol is in August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.2 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. Rain is most frequent from October to May; the wettest month is November with 156 mm.
Ferrol through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ferrol in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 15–18 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Ferrol in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 20–23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Ferrol in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 15–22 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Ferrol in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 12–13 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ferrol for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ferrol
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Ferrol: score 59 against 14. In August, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in August. August has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 14 | 59better |
| Day high | 19° | 23° |
| Night low | 14° | 17° |
| Sea | 16.1° | 18.2° |
| Sunshine | 5.3 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 145 mm | 42 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 4 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – May
12 or more rainy days
Ferrol month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
5January12° · Sea 14° · 3 h
In January, Ferrol is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 145 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ferrol.
Ferrol in January14February13° · Sea 13° · 5 h
In February, Ferrol is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ferrol.
Ferrol in February15March15° · Sea 13° · 6 h
In March, Ferrol is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 112 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ferrol.
Ferrol in March17April16° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In April, Ferrol is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 113 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ferrol.
Ferrol in April23May18° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In May, Ferrol is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ferrol.
Ferrol in May36June20° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In June, Ferrol is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ferrol.
Ferrol in June53July22° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In July, Ferrol is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Ferrol.
Ferrol in July59August23° · Sea 18° · 8 h
In August, Ferrol is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Ferrol.
Ferrol in August42September22° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In September, Ferrol is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Ferrol.
Ferrol in September14October19° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In October, Ferrol is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 145 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ferrol.
Ferrol in October5November15° · Sea 15° · 4 h
In November, Ferrol is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 156 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ferrol.
Ferrol in November5December13° · Sea 14° · 3 h
In December, Ferrol is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 147 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ferrol.
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Ferrol vs. A Coruña
In October the holiday weather in Ferrol and A Coruña is about equally good (score 14 vs. 12). During the day it is about as warm in A Coruña as in Ferrol. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Ferrol | A Coruña |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 14 | 12 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Sea | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | Aug | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Ferrol ranks 30 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Córdoba26°90
- 2Castellón de la Plana23°22°90
- 3Seville26°89
- 4Zaragoza22°88
- 5Toledo21°87
- 6Madrid20°86
- 7Jerez de la Frontera25°86
- 8Alcobendas20°84
- 30FerrolThis page19°16°14
Planning a trip to Ferrol
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Ferrol 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.
Ferrol has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 57) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5).
- 16
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 26
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 57
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 14
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 5
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.3 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 45 min
- Distance
- 1,060 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 Ferrol
When is the best time to visit Ferrol?
The best time to visit Ferrol 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 Ferrol?
The sea temperature in Ferrol ranges from 13.0 °C in March to 18.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Ferrol in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 16.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Ferrol?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Ferrol?
Rain is most frequent from October to May; the wettest month is November with 156 mm. The driest month is July with 32 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ferrol get?
Ferrol gets around 2,160 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.3 hours a day; in December there are 3.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Ferrol in?
Ferrol uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ferrol?
A nonstop flight from London to Ferrol takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,060 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ferrol?
Ferrol has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 57) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 16, May half-term 26, Summer holidays 57, October half-term 14, Christmas holidays 5.
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