AI-generatedJaén at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,890 h
- Rain a year
- 612 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 558 m
Climate in Jaén
Jaén has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,890 hours of sunshine a year, Jaén is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Jaén
The best time to visit Jaén is from March to May and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from October to November. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The wettest month is December with 79 mm of precipitation.
Jaén through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Jaén in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–25 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Jaén in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 31–35 °C by day
- 11.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Jaén in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 17–29 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Jaén in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 13–15 °C by day
- 5.5 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 – May, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: April – May, October
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: March – May, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
08:2219:39
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 08:06–08:58 · evening 19:04–19:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:56–08:06 · evening 19:56–20:06
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 Jaén compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 26° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Jaén in October?
In October, Jaén is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Jaén.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 17 min08:22 – 19:39
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %65 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %69 %
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 Jaén
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Jaén: score 93 against 84. In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. May has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 84 | 93better |
| Daytime high | 23° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 6.9 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 68 mm | 49 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Jaén month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
54January13° · 5.4 h
In January, Jaén is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Jaén.
Jaén in January67February15° · 6.2 h
In February, Jaén is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Jaén.
Jaén in February80March18° · 6.8 h
In March, Jaén is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Jaén.
Jaén in March85April21° · 7.7 h
In April, Jaén is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Jaén.
Jaén in April93May25° · 9.1 h
In May, Jaén is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Jaén.
Jaén in May76June31° · 11.1 h
In June, Jaén is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Jaén.
Jaén in June52July35° · 11.9 h
In July, Jaén is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 11.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Jaén.
Jaén in July54August34° · 10.8 h
In August, Jaén is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Jaén.
Jaén in August85September29° · 8.4 h
In September, Jaén is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 44 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Jaén.
Jaén in September84October23° · 6.9 h
In October, Jaén is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Jaén.
Jaén in October72November17° · 5.5 h
In November, Jaén is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 75 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Jaén.
Jaén in November57December14° · 5.0 h
In December, Jaén is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Jaén.
Jaén in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Jaén
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°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (6°), the warmest in July (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 54 | 13° | 6° | 5.4 h | 9 | 65 |
| FebruaryFeb | 67 | 15° | 7° | 6.2 h | 8 | 57 |
| MarchMar | 80 | 18° | 9° | 6.8 h | 10 | 74 |
| AprilApr | 85 | 21° | 11° | 7.7 h | 9 | 68 |
| MayMay | 93 | 25° | 14° | 9.1 h | 7 | 49 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 31° | 19° | 11.1 h | 3 | 17 |
| JulyJul | 52 | 35° | 22° | 11.9 h | 1 | 4 |
| AugustAug | 54 | 34° | 22° | 10.8 h | 2 | 14 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 29° | 18° | 8.4 h | 5 | 44 |
| OctoberOct | 84 | 23° | 14° | 6.9 h | 8 | 68 |
| NovemberNov | 72 | 17° | 9° | 5.5 h | 9 | 75 |
| DecemberDec | 57 | 14° | 7° | 5.0 h | 9 | 79 |
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 hours in Jaén
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 6.9 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Jaén, 61 % 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 in Jaén: 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, Jaén has about 8 rainy days with 68 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Jaén
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 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 and clouds in Jaén
How breezy and how cloudy Jaén 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 Jaén typically peaks at 12 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 46 % of the sky over Jaén: variable cloud, with about 6.9 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 Jaén
How often the day gets hot in Jaén (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, Jaén has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 23 °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 Jaén
Weather for your travel dates
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Jaén 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.
Jaén has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 53).
- 84
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 53
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 11.2 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 84
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 56
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.2 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 20 min
- Distance
- 1,550 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.
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Jaén vs Granada
In October the holiday weather in Jaén and Granada is about equally good (score 84 vs 88). During the day Granada is 1 °C warmer than Jaén.
| in October | Jaén | Granada |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 84 | 88 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 6 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Sep – Oct | Mar – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Jaén ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 8Toledo23°87
- 13JaénThis page23°84
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Frequently asked questions about Jaén
When is the best time to visit Jaén?
The best time to visit Jaén is from March to May 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 Jaén?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Jaén?
The wettest month is December with 79 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Jaén get?
Jaén gets around 2,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.9 hours a day; in December there are 5.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Jaén in?
Jaén is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Jaén?
A nonstop flight from London to Jaén takes about 2 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,550 km.
Which school holidays are best for Jaén?
Jaén has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 53). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 84, May half-term 90, summer holidays 53, October half-term 84, Christmas holidays 56.