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Garachico weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Garachico at a glance

Best time
May – Nov
Warmest month
Aug · 31°
Warmest sea
Sep · 24.0°
Sunshine a year
2,930 h
Rain a year
229 mm
Climate
Dry subtropical
Time zone
UTC+0 / UTC+1
Elevation
19 m

Climate in Garachico

Garachico has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 2,930 hours of sunshine a year, Garachico is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Garachico

The best time to visit Garachico is from May to November. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to May. The wettest month is December with 49 mm of precipitation.

Garachico through the seasons

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

Garachico in spring

Mar – May

79

Good

  • 24–26 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 8.2 h of sun a day
  • 9 rainy days in all

Garachico in summer

Jun – Aug

94

Excellent

  • 28–31 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 9.8 h of sun a day
  • 1 rainy day in all

Garachico in autumn

Sep – Nov

92

Excellent

  • 26–30 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 7.4 h of sun a day
  • 11 rainy days in all

Garachico in winter

Dec – Feb

67

Good

  • 23–24 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 6.8 h of sun a day
  • 16 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Dec

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Nov – May

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

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

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July, September – October

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

94

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: May – November

Good forBeach & swimming

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 21°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 27°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 26°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 24°

08:0719:39

Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:52–08:38 · evening 19:07–19:53
Blue hour
Morning 07:43–07:52 · evening 19:53–20:02

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 Garachico compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 29° at the start of the month to 27° at the end. The sea cools from 24° to 23°. The days get 0.8 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high29°27°
Night-time low22°20°
Sea24°23°
Daylight11.9 h11.1 h

What is the weather like in Garachico in October?

In October, Garachico is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Garachico.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 32 min08:07 – 19:39
UV index
7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
41 %on averageAll months
Hot days
5 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+1offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %97 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %73 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %98 %

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

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes

Compare two months in Garachico

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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October and August bring similar holiday weather to Garachico (score 94 and 97). In August, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in August. August has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Garachico
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score9497
Daytime high28°31°
Night-time low21°23°
Sea23.8°23.3°
Sunshine7.4 h9.8 hbetter
Rainy days40better
Rainfall24 mm3 mmbetter
Muggy days10better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Garachico month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

64January23° · Sea 20° · 6.7 h

In January, Garachico is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Garachico.

Garachico in January
65February23° · Sea 19° · 7.2 h

In February, Garachico is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 35 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Garachico.

Garachico in February
72March24° · Sea 19° · 7.8 h

In March, Garachico is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Garachico.

Garachico in March
80April25° · Sea 20° · 8.1 h

In April, Garachico is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Garachico.

Garachico in April
86May26° · Sea 21° · 8.6 h

In May, Garachico is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Garachico.

Garachico in May
92June28° · Sea 22° · 9.3 h

In June, Garachico is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Garachico.

Garachico in June
94July30° · Sea 22° · 10.2 h

In July, Garachico is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Garachico.

Garachico in July
97August31° · Sea 23° · 9.8 h

In August, Garachico is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Garachico.

Garachico in August
97September30° · Sea 24° · 8.1 h

In September, Garachico is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Garachico.

Garachico in September
94October28° · Sea 24° · 7.4 h

In October, Garachico is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Garachico.

Garachico in October
86November26° · Sea 23° · 6.6 h

In November, Garachico is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Garachico.

Garachico in November
71December24° · Sea 21° · 6.5 h

In December, Garachico is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Garachico.

Garachico in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Garachico

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°

WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in February (16°), the warmest in August (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from November to May.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 28°Night 21°Sea 24°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan6423°16°20.1°6.7 h530
FebruaryFeb6523°16°19.4°7.2 h535
MarchMar7224°16°19.3°7.8 h527
AprilApr8025°17°19.7°8.1 h317
MayMay8626°19°20.5°8.6 h14
JuneJun9228°20°21.7°9.3 h02
JulyJul9430°22°22.4°10.2 h00
AugustAug9731°23°23.3°9.8 h03
SeptemberSep9730°22°24.0°8.1 h210
OctoberOct9428°21°23.8°7.4 h424
NovemberNov8626°19°22.6°6.6 h528
DecemberDec7124°17°21.3°6.5 h649

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

28.37° N, 16.76° W · 19 m · Atlantic/Canary

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Garachico

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

Sea in October23.8°Cpleasant

8 in 10 years: 23.1 – 24.4 °C

Swimming season: May – Jan

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 23.8°8 in 10 years 23.1° – 24.4°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Garachico ranges from 19.3 °C in March to 24.0 °C in September. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to January.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in September, while the air already peaks in August. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 23.4 and 24.9 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan20.1°19.4°20.8°refreshing
FebruaryFeb19.4°18.5°20.1°fresh
MarchMar19.3°18.3°20.1°fresh
AprilApr19.7°19.1°20.5°fresh
MayMay20.5°19.9°21.1°refreshing
JuneJun21.7°21.1°22.3°refreshing
JulyJul22.4°21.8°22.9°refreshing
AugustAug23.3°22.7°23.9°pleasant
SeptemberSep24.0°23.4°24.9°pleasant
OctoberOct23.8°23.1°24.4°pleasant
NovemberNov22.6°21.9°23.3°refreshing
DecemberDec21.3°20.6°21.9°refreshing
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Garachico

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

Per year
2,930 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 10.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 6.5 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.4 hDaylight 11.5 hShare of daylight 64 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.4 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Garachico, 64 % 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 Garachico: 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
229 mm on 36 days
Wettest month
Dec · 49 mm
Driest month
Jul · 0 mm
OctoberRainy days 4Rainfall 24 mm

In October, Garachico has about 4 rainy days with 24 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Garachico

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 20 min
Fair skin
about 25 min
Light brown skin
about 35 min
Olive skin
about 45 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 Garachico

How breezy and how cloudy Garachico 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
20 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Jul · 24 km/h
Calmest month
Oct · 17 km/h
OctoberWind 17 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Garachico typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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: Feb – Aug.

Clouds

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

Year average
32 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 11 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 46 %
OctoberCloud cover 41 %Sunshine 7.4 h

In October, cloud covers on average 41 % of the sky over Garachico: mostly sunny, with about 7.4 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 Garachico

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

Hot days a year
59 days
Hottest month
Aug · 31 °C
Hot months
Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 5Daytime high 28 °C

In October, Garachico has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °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

Planning a trip to Garachico

Weather for your travel dates

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

Garachico 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.

Garachico has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 68).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    78

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 8.0 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    87

    Excellent

    • 27 °C by day
    • Sea 21 °C
    • 8.7 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    96

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 23 °C
    • 9.9 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    94

    Excellent

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 24 °C
    • 7.4 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    68

    Good

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 21 °C
    • 6.6 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 4 h
Distance
2,910 km
Time zone
UTC+1
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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Garachico vs Icod de los Vinos

In October the holiday weather in Garachico and Icod de los Vinos is about equally good (score 94 vs 93). During the day Icod de los Vinos is 1 °C cooler than Garachico. The sea is about equally warm.

Garachico vs Icod de los Vinos, in October
in OctoberGarachicoIcod de los Vinos
Holiday weather score9493
Daytime high28°27°
Sea24°24°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days44
Best timeMay – NovMay – Oct

Through the year

OctoberGarachico 28°Icod de los Vinos 27°
GarachicoIcod de los Vinos
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Ranking

Spain in October: the best places

In October, Garachico ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. GarachicoThis page28°24°94
  2. 2Los Gigantes27°24°94
  3. 3Costa Adeje26°24°94
  4. 4Playa de las Américas (Los Cristianos)28°24°94
  5. 5San Sebastián de La Gomera27°24°94
  6. 6Icod de los Vinos27°24°93
  7. 7Las Palmas de Gran Canaria26°23°93
  8. 8Puerto de la Cruz27°24°92
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Frequently asked questions about Garachico

When is the best time to visit Garachico?

The best time to visit Garachico is from May to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Garachico?

The sea temperature in Garachico ranges from 19.3 °C in March to 24.0 °C in September. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to January.

Can you swim in Garachico in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Garachico?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 23 °C.

When does it rain most in Garachico?

The wettest month is December with 49 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Garachico get?

Garachico gets around 2,930 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.2 hours a day; in December there are 6.5 hours a day.

What time zone is Garachico in?

Garachico is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Garachico?

A nonstop flight from London to Garachico takes about 4 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,910 km.

Which school holidays are best for Garachico?

Garachico has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 68). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 78, May half-term 87, summer holidays 96, October half-term 94, Christmas holidays 68.