AI-generatedGijón at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 20.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,890 h
- Rain a year
- 1,250 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 22 m
Climate in Gijón
Gijón has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year, Gijón is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
08:3519:41
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 08:17–09:14 · evening 19:03–19:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 08:06–08:17 · 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 Gijón in October?
In October, Gijón is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 117 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Gijón.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min08:35 – 19:41
- 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+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %26 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Gijón
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 16.5 – 19.0 °C
Swimming season: Aug
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Gijón ranges from 12.7 °C in March to 20.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) in August.
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 20.2 and 21.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13.3° | 12.7° | 14.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 12.8° | 12.4° | 13.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 12.7° | 12.2° | 13.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 13.4° | 12.9° | 14.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 14.9° | 14.1° | 15.8° | cold |
| JuneJun | 17.4° | 16.7° | 17.9° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 19.7° | 18.9° | 20.4° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 20.8° | 20.2° | 21.7° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 19.8° | 18.6° | 20.6° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 17.9° | 16.5° | 19.0° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 15.8° | 15.1° | 16.7° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 14.1° | 13.4° | 14.9° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Gijón
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 5.0 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Gijón, 45 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Gijón
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 Gijón: 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, Gijón has about 14 rainy days with 117 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Gijón
How breezy and how cloudy Gijón 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 Gijón typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 63 % of the sky over Gijón: variable cloud, with about 5.0 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 Gijón
How often the day gets hot in Gijón (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, Gijón has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Gijón
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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29 | 12° | 7° | 13.3° | 3.8 h | 15 | 127 |
| FebruaryFeb | 36 | 12° | 7° | 12.8° | 4.5 h | 13 | 105 |
| MarchMar | 43 | 14° | 8° | 12.7° | 5.3 h | 14 | 103 |
| AprilApr | 47 | 14° | 9° | 13.4° | 5.8 h | 16 | 116 |
| MayMay | 56 | 16° | 12° | 14.9° | 6.0 h | 16 | 105 |
| JuneJun | 71 | 19° | 14° | 17.4° | 6.0 h | 13 | 85 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 21° | 16° | 19.7° | 6.2 h | 12 | 61 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 22° | 17° | 20.8° | 6.2 h | 12 | 69 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 20° | 16° | 19.8° | 6.0 h | 12 | 81 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 18° | 13° | 17.9° | 5.0 h | 14 | 117 |
| NovemberNov | 38 | 15° | 10° | 15.8° | 3.7 h | 17 | 158 |
| DecemberDec | 33 | 13° | 8° | 14.1° | 3.6 h | 15 | 123 |
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
43.54° N, 5.66° W · 22 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Gijón
The best time to visit Gijón is from June to October. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 20.8 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in July and in September. Rain is most frequent in August and from October to June; the wettest month is November with 158 mm.
Gijón through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gijón in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 14–16 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Gijón in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–22 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Gijón in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 15–20 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Gijón in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 12–13 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Gijón for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Gijón
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Gijón: score 74 against 65. In July, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 65 | 74better |
| Day high | 18° | 21° |
| Night low | 13° | 16° |
| Sea | 17.9° | 19.7° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 6.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 117 mm | 61 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 3 |
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
Jul, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Aug, Oct – Jun
12 or more rainy days
Gijón month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
29January12° · Sea 13° · 4 h
In January, Gijón is cool: daytime highs average 12 °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 4 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 Gijón.
Gijón in January36February12° · Sea 13° · 5 h
In February, Gijón is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 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 Gijón.
Gijón in February43March14° · Sea 13° · 5 h
In March, Gijón is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 103 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Gijón.
Gijón in March47April14° · Sea 13° · 6 h
In April, Gijón is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 116 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Gijón.
Gijón in April56May16° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In May, Gijón is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 105 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Gijón.
Gijón in May71June19° · Sea 17° · 6 h
In June, Gijón is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Gijón.
Gijón in June74July21° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In July, Gijón is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Gijón.
Gijón in July73August22° · Sea 21° · 6 h
In August, Gijón is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Gijón.
Gijón in August73September20° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In September, Gijón is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Gijón.
Gijón in September65October18° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In October, Gijón is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 117 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Gijón.
Gijón in October38November15° · Sea 16° · 4 h
In November, Gijón is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 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 Gijón.
Gijón in November33December13° · Sea 14° · 4 h
In December, Gijón is cool: daytime highs average 13 °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 4 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 Gijón.
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Gijón vs. Oviedo
In October the holiday weather in Gijón and Oviedo is about equally good (score 65 vs. 64). During the day Oviedo is 1 °C warmer than Gijón.
| in October | Gijón | Oviedo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 65 | 64 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 19° |
| Sea | 18° | – |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | Jun – Oct | May – Oct |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Gijón ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Castellón de la Plana23°22°90
- 2Córdoba26°90
- 3Zaragoza22°88
- 4Toledo21°87
- 5Madrid20°86
- 6Valencia24°22°86
- 7Alcobendas20°84
- 8Salamanca19°83
- 20GijónThis page18°18°65
Planning a trip to Gijón
Weather for your travel dates
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Gijón 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.
Gijón has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 31).
- 46
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 59
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 73
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 65
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 31
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.7 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
- 960 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 Gijón
When is the best time to visit Gijón?
The best time to visit Gijón is from June to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Gijón?
The sea temperature in Gijón ranges from 12.7 °C in March to 20.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) in August.
Can you swim in Gijón in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 17.9 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible in August.
What is the warmest month in Gijón?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Gijón?
Rain is most frequent in August and 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 Gijón get?
Gijón gets around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.2 hours a day; in December there are 3.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Gijón in?
Gijón uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Gijón?
A nonstop flight from London to Gijón takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 960 km.
Which school holidays are best for Gijón?
Gijón has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 31). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 46, May half-term 59, Summer holidays 73, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 31.
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