AI-generatedOurense at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,140 h
- Rain a year
- 1,101 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 146 m
Climate in Ourense
Ourense has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year, Ourense is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ourense
The best time to visit Ourense is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to March, in June and in September. Rain is frequent in April and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 144 mm.
Ourense through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ourense in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 20–24 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Ourense in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–30 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Ourense in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 17–27 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Ourense in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 14–16 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – Mar, Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr, Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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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
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
08:4319:51
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 08:25–09:21 · evening 19:13–20:09
- Blue hour
- Morning 08:14–08:25 · 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.
October in Ourense compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 8° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Ourense in October?
In October, Ourense is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 144 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ourense.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 9 min08:43 – 19:51
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 64 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %38 %
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 Ourense
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Ourense: score 87 against 67. In June, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. June has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 67 | 87better |
| Daytime high | 22° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 144 mm | 50 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ourense month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
42January14° · 2.8 h
In January, Ourense is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 136 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Ourense.
Ourense in January63February16° · 4.4 h
In February, Ourense is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Ourense.
Ourense in February71March20° · 5.5 h
In March, Ourense is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Ourense.
Ourense in March70April21° · 6.3 h
In April, Ourense is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Ourense.
Ourense in April76May24° · 7.2 h
In May, Ourense is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Ourense.
Ourense in May87June27° · 8.6 h
In June, Ourense is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ourense.
Ourense in June80July30° · 9.4 h
In July, Ourense is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Ourense.
Ourense in July75August30° · 8.9 h
In August, Ourense is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 27 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Ourense.
Ourense in August83September27° · 7.1 h
In September, Ourense is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 56 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ourense.
Ourense in September67October22° · 4.7 h
In October, Ourense is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 144 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ourense.
Ourense in October53November17° · 2.9 h
In November, Ourense is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 136 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Ourense.
Ourense in November42December14° · 2.3 h
In December, Ourense is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 134 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Ourense.
Ourense in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ourense
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 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (4°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, 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 | 42 | 14° | 4° | 2.8 h | 13 | 136 |
| FebruaryFeb | 63 | 16° | 4° | 4.4 h | 10 | 95 |
| MarchMar | 71 | 20° | 5° | 5.5 h | 12 | 108 |
| AprilApr | 70 | 21° | 7° | 6.3 h | 14 | 107 |
| MayMay | 76 | 24° | 10° | 7.2 h | 13 | 83 |
| JuneJun | 87 | 27° | 13° | 8.6 h | 8 | 50 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 30° | 15° | 9.4 h | 5 | 24 |
| AugustAug | 75 | 30° | 15° | 8.9 h | 6 | 27 |
| SeptemberSep | 83 | 27° | 13° | 7.1 h | 8 | 56 |
| OctoberOct | 67 | 22° | 10° | 4.7 h | 13 | 144 |
| NovemberNov | 53 | 17° | 7° | 2.9 h | 14 | 136 |
| DecemberDec | 42 | 14° | 5° | 2.3 h | 13 | 134 |
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
42.34° N, 7.86° W · 146 m · Europe/Madrid
Sunshine hours in Ourense
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 4.7 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Ourense, 42 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Ourense: 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, Ourense has about 13 rainy days with 144 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Ourense
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · 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 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 65 min
- Olive skin
- about 85 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 Ourense
How breezy and how cloudy Ourense 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 Ourense typically peaks at 13 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 64 % of the sky over Ourense: variable cloud, with about 4.7 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 Ourense
How often the day gets hot in Ourense (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, Ourense has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °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
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Ourense 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.
Ourense has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 42).
- 70
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 67
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 42
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 13 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 55 min
- Distance
- 1,160 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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Ourense vs Pontevedra
In October the holiday weather in Ourense and Pontevedra is about equally good (score 67 vs 65). During the day Pontevedra is 1 °C cooler than Ourense.
| in October | Ourense | Pontevedra |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 67 | 65 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 21° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Ourense
When is the best time to visit Ourense?
The best time to visit Ourense is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ourense?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Ourense?
Rain is frequent in April and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 144 mm. The driest month is July with 24 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ourense get?
Ourense gets around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Ourense in?
Ourense is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ourense?
A nonstop flight from London to Ourense takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,160 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ourense?
Ourense has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 42). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 70, May half-term 78, summer holidays 77, October half-term 67, Christmas holidays 42.