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Icod de los Vinos weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Icod de los Vinos at a glance

Best time
May – Oct
Warmest month
Aug · 30°
Warmest sea
Sep · 24.0°
Sunshine a year
2,880 h
Rain a year
229 mm
Climate
Dry subtropical
Time zone
UTC+0 / UTC+1
Elevation
219 m

Climate in Icod de los Vinos

Icod de los Vinos has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 2,880 hours of sunshine a year, Icod de los Vinos is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.1 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Icod de los Vinos

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

Icod de los Vinos through the seasons

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

Icod de los Vinos in spring

Mar – May

73

Good

  • 23–25 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 8.0 h of sun a day
  • 9 rainy days in all

Icod de los Vinos in summer

Jun – Aug

94

Excellent

  • 27–30 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 9.7 h of sun a day
  • 1 rainy day in all

Icod de los Vinos in autumn

Sep – Nov

90

Excellent

  • 24–29 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 7.2 h of sun a day
  • 11 rainy days in all

Icod de los Vinos in winter

Dec – Feb

58

Fair

  • 22 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 6.6 h of sun a day
  • 16 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Nov

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Oct – Jun

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Icod de los Vinos for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – September

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

93

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: May – October

Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 20°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 26°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 24°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 22°

08:0619:38

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 Icod de los Vinos compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 28° at the start of the month to 26° 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 high28°26°
Night-time low20°19°
Sea24°23°
Daylight11.9 h11.1 h

What is the weather like in Icod de los Vinos in October?

In October, Icod de los Vinos is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 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 Icod de los Vinos.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 32 min08:06 – 19:38
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
3 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+1offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %97 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
  • 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 Icod de los Vinos

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 Icod de los Vinos (score 93 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 3 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Icod de los Vinos
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score9397
Daytime high27°30°
Night-time low20°21°
Sea23.8°23.3°
Sunshine7.1 h9.8 hbetter
Rainy days40better
Rainfall24 mm3 mmbetter
Muggy days10better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Icod de los Vinos month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

56January22° · Sea 20° · 6.5 h

In January, Icod de los Vinos is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Icod de los Vinos.

Icod de los Vinos in January
57February22° · Sea 19° · 7.1 h

In February, Icod de los Vinos is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 35 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Icod de los Vinos.

Icod de los Vinos in February
63March23° · Sea 19° · 7.6 h

In March, Icod de los Vinos is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.6 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 Icod de los Vinos.

Icod de los Vinos in March
72April23° · Sea 20° · 7.9 h

In April, Icod de los Vinos is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Icod de los Vinos.

Icod de los Vinos in April
85May25° · Sea 21° · 8.5 h

In May, Icod de los Vinos is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Icod de los Vinos.

Icod de los Vinos in May
92June27° · Sea 22° · 9.1 h

In June, Icod de los Vinos is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.1 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 Icod de los Vinos.

Icod de los Vinos in June
94July29° · Sea 22° · 10.1 h

In July, Icod de los Vinos is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Icod de los Vinos.

Icod de los Vinos in July
97August30° · Sea 23° · 9.8 h

In August, Icod de los Vinos is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °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 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Icod de los Vinos.

Icod de los Vinos in August
97September29° · Sea 24° · 8.1 h

In September, Icod de los Vinos is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °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 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Icod de los Vinos.

Icod de los Vinos in September
93October27° · Sea 24° · 7.1 h

In October, Icod de los Vinos is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 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 Icod de los Vinos.

Icod de los Vinos in October
81November24° · Sea 23° · 6.4 h

In November, Icod de los Vinos is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine 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 Icod de los Vinos.

Icod de los Vinos in November
62December22° · Sea 21° · 6.2 h

In December, Icod de los Vinos is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine 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 Icod de los Vinos.

Icod de los Vinos in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Icod de los Vinos

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°
  • Warm 20–24°

WarmOctober: nights around 20°. 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 (14°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to June and from November to December.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 27°Night 20°Sea 24°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan5622°14°20.0°6.5 h530
FebruaryFeb5722°14°19.4°7.1 h535
MarchMar6323°15°19.3°7.6 h527
AprilApr7223°16°19.7°7.9 h317
MayMay8525°17°20.5°8.5 h14
JuneJun9227°19°21.7°9.1 h02
JulyJul9429°21°22.4°10.1 h00
AugustAug9730°21°23.3°9.8 h03
SeptemberSep9729°21°24.0°8.1 h210
OctoberOct9327°20°23.8°7.1 h424
NovemberNov8124°18°22.6°6.4 h528
DecemberDec6222°16°21.2°6.2 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, 16.71° W · 219 m · Atlantic/Canary

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Icod de los Vinos

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 Icod de los Vinos 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
JanuaryJan20.0°19.3°20.7°refreshing
FebruaryFeb19.4°18.5°20.0°fresh
MarchMar19.3°18.2°20.0°fresh
AprilApr19.7°19.0°20.5°fresh
MayMay20.5°19.9°21.1°refreshing
JuneJun21.7°21.1°22.4°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°23.2°refreshing
DecemberDec21.2°20.6°21.9°refreshing
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Icod de los Vinos

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

Per year
2,880 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 10.1 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 6.2 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.1 hDaylight 11.5 hShare of daylight 62 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.1 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Icod de los Vinos, 62 % 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

Rain in Icod de los Vinos: 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, Icod de los Vinos has about 4 rainy days with 24 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Icod de los Vinos

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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Icod de los Vinos

How breezy and how cloudy Icod de los Vinos 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 Icod de los Vinos 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 7.1 h

In October, cloud covers on average 41 % of the sky over Icod de los Vinos: mostly sunny, with about 7.1 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Icod de los Vinos

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

Hot days a year
33 days
Hottest month
Aug · 30 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 3Daytime high 27 °C

In October, Icod de los Vinos has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °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 Icod de los Vinos

Weather for your travel dates

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

Icod de los Vinos 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.

Icod de los Vinos has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 59).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    69

    Good

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 7.8 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    86

    Excellent

    • 25 °C by day
    • Sea 21 °C
    • 8.6 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    96

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 29 °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

    93

    Excellent

    • 27 °C by day
    • Sea 24 °C
    • 7.1 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    59

    Fair

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 21 °C
    • 6.4 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
2,900 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.

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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Icod de los Vinos vs Garachico

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

Icod de los Vinos vs Garachico, in October
in OctoberIcod de los VinosGarachico
Holiday weather score9393
Daytime high27°28°
Sea24°24°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days44
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In October, Icod de los Vinos ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  5. 5Icod de los VinosThis page27°24°93
  6. 6Garachico28°24°93
  7. 7Las Palmas de Gran Canaria26°23°93
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Frequently asked questions about Icod de los Vinos

When is the best time to visit Icod de los Vinos?

The best time to visit Icod de los Vinos is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Icod de los Vinos?

The sea temperature in Icod de los Vinos 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 Icod de los Vinos in October?

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

What is the warmest month in Icod de los Vinos?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 22 °C.

When does it rain most in Icod de los Vinos?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Icod de los Vinos get?

Icod de los Vinos gets around 2,880 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.1 hours a day; in December there are 6.2 hours a day.

What time zone is Icod de los Vinos in?

Icod de los Vinos is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Icod de los Vinos?

A nonstop flight from London to Icod de los Vinos takes about 4 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,900 km.

Which school holidays are best for Icod de los Vinos?

Icod de los Vinos has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 59). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 86, summer holidays 96, October half-term 93, Christmas holidays 59.