AI-generatedOviedo at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,800 h
- Rain a year
- 1,235 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 237 m
Climate in Oviedo
Oviedo 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 11 °C. With around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year, Oviedo is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 5.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
08:3619:42
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 08:18–09:14 · evening 19:04–20:00
- Blue hour
- Morning 08:07–08:18 · evening 20:00–20:11
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 Oviedo in October?
In October, Oviedo is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 115 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Oviedo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min08:36 – 19:42
- 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
- 64 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- 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 %28 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %27 %
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
Sunshine hours in Oviedo
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 Oviedo, 42 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Oviedo
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 Oviedo: 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, Oviedo has about 14 rainy days with 115 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Oviedo
How breezy and how cloudy Oviedo 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 Oviedo typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 64 % of the sky over Oviedo: 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Oviedo
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (3°), the warmest in August (14°). 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 | 25 | 11° | 3° | 3.6 h | 15 | 124 |
| FebruaryFeb | 36 | 12° | 3° | 4.4 h | 13 | 100 |
| MarchMar | 47 | 14° | 5° | 5.1 h | 14 | 100 |
| AprilApr | 51 | 15° | 6° | 5.5 h | 15 | 116 |
| MayMay | 62 | 18° | 9° | 5.7 h | 16 | 108 |
| JuneJun | 70 | 20° | 12° | 5.7 h | 13 | 89 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 22° | 14° | 5.7 h | 12 | 63 |
| AugustAug | 71 | 22° | 14° | 5.9 h | 13 | 71 |
| SeptemberSep | 72 | 21° | 12° | 5.8 h | 12 | 79 |
| OctoberOct | 64 | 19° | 10° | 4.7 h | 14 | 115 |
| NovemberNov | 36 | 14° | 6° | 3.6 h | 16 | 150 |
| DecemberDec | 30 | 12° | 4° | 3.5 h | 14 | 119 |
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
43.36° N, 5.84° W · 237 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Oviedo
The best time to visit Oviedo is from May to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in July. Rain is most frequent from August to June; the wettest month is November with 150 mm.
Oviedo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Oviedo in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 14–18 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Oviedo in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–22 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Oviedo in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 14–21 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Oviedo in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 11–12 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Oviedo for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Oviedo
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 Oviedo: score 73 against 64. In July, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 64 | 73better |
| Day high | 19° | 22° |
| Night low | 10° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h | 5.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 115 mm | 63 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jul
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Aug – Jun
12 or more rainy days
Oviedo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
25January11° · 4 h
In January, Oviedo is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 124 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Oviedo.
Oviedo in January36February12° · 4 h
In February, Oviedo is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Oviedo.
Oviedo in February47March14° · 5 h
In March, Oviedo is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Oviedo.
Oviedo in March51April15° · 6 h
In April, Oviedo is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 116 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Oviedo.
Oviedo in April62May18° · 6 h
In May, Oviedo is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 108 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Oviedo.
Oviedo in May70June20° · 6 h
In June, Oviedo is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Oviedo.
Oviedo in June73July22° · 6 h
In July, Oviedo is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Oviedo.
Oviedo in July71August22° · 6 h
In August, Oviedo is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Oviedo.
Oviedo in August72September21° · 6 h
In September, Oviedo is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Oviedo.
Oviedo in September64October19° · 5 h
In October, Oviedo is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 115 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Oviedo.
Oviedo in October36November14° · 4 h
In November, Oviedo is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 150 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Oviedo.
Oviedo in November30December12° · 4 h
In December, Oviedo is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 119 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Oviedo.
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Oviedo vs. Gijón
In October the holiday weather in Oviedo and Gijón is about equally good (score 64 vs. 65). During the day Gijón is 1 °C cooler than Oviedo.
| in October | Oviedo | Gijón |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 64 | 65 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 18° |
| Sea | – | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Oct | Jun – Oct |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Oviedo ranks 22 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
- 22OviedoThis page19°64
Planning a trip to Oviedo
Weather for your travel dates
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Oviedo 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.
Oviedo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 28).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 64
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 64
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 28
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 3.6 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
- 990 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 Oviedo
When is the best time to visit Oviedo?
The best time to visit Oviedo is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Oviedo?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Oviedo?
Rain is most frequent from August to June; the wettest month is November with 150 mm. The driest month is July with 63 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Oviedo get?
Oviedo gets around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 5.9 hours a day; in December there are 3.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Oviedo in?
Oviedo uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Oviedo?
A nonstop flight from London to Oviedo takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 990 km.
Which school holidays are best for Oviedo?
Oviedo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 28). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 64, Summer holidays 72, October half-term 64, Christmas holidays 28.
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