AI-generatedPamplona at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,140 h
- Rain a year
- 530 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 460 m
Climate in Pamplona
Pamplona has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year, Pamplona is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
08:1819:26
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 08:01–08:57 · evening 18:48–19:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:50–08:01 · evening 19:44–19:54
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 Pamplona in October?
In October, Pamplona is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Pamplona.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 8 min08:18 – 19:26
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 55 %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 %35 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %72 %
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
Sunshine hours in Pamplona
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 5.1 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Pamplona, 46 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 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 Pamplona
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 10).
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 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 Pamplona: 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, Pamplona has about 8 rainy days with 57 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Pamplona
How breezy and how cloudy Pamplona 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 Pamplona typically peaks at 17 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 55 % of the sky over Pamplona: variable cloud, with about 5.1 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 and humidity in Pamplona
How often the day gets hot in Pamplona (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, Pamplona 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 Pamplona
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 January (2°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in 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 | 19 | 8° | 2° | 2.8 h | 10 | 52 |
| FebruaryFeb | 34 | 10° | 2° | 4.2 h | 8 | 41 |
| MarchMar | 51 | 13° | 4° | 5.5 h | 9 | 50 |
| AprilApr | 63 | 15° | 6° | 6.1 h | 10 | 57 |
| MayMay | 83 | 19° | 9° | 7.1 h | 9 | 49 |
| JuneJun | 92 | 23° | 13° | 8.2 h | 6 | 36 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 25° | 14° | 9.3 h | 3 | 18 |
| AugustAug | 99 | 26° | 15° | 8.9 h | 4 | 26 |
| SeptemberSep | 90 | 22° | 13° | 7.1 h | 6 | 39 |
| OctoberOct | 79 | 18° | 10° | 5.1 h | 8 | 57 |
| NovemberNov | 35 | 12° | 5° | 3.2 h | 11 | 62 |
| DecemberDec | 24 | 9° | 2° | 2.6 h | 9 | 45 |
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
42.82° N, 1.64° W · 460 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Pamplona
The best time to visit Pamplona is from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. The wettest month is November with 62 mm of precipitation.
Pamplona through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Pamplona in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Pamplona in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–26 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Pamplona in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 12–22 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Pamplona in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–10 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Pamplona for you.
Your best months: June – July, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Pamplona
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 Pamplona: score 100 against 79. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. July has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 79 | 100better |
| Day high | 18° | 25° |
| Night low | 10° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5.1 h | 9.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 57 mm | 18 mmbetter |
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
Apr – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Pamplona month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January8° · 3 h
In January, Pamplona is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pamplona.
Pamplona in January34February10° · 4 h
In February, Pamplona is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pamplona.
Pamplona in February51March13° · 6 h
In March, Pamplona is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Pamplona.
Pamplona in March63April15° · 6 h
In April, Pamplona is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Pamplona.
Pamplona in April83May19° · 7 h
In May, Pamplona is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Pamplona.
Pamplona in May92June23° · 8 h
In June, Pamplona is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Pamplona.
Pamplona in June100July25° · 9 h
In July, Pamplona is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Pamplona.
Pamplona in July99August26° · 9 h
In August, Pamplona is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Pamplona.
Pamplona in August90September22° · 7 h
In September, Pamplona is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Pamplona.
Pamplona in September79October18° · 5 h
In October, Pamplona is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Pamplona.
Pamplona in October35November12° · 3 h
In November, Pamplona is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pamplona.
Pamplona in November24December9° · 3 h
In December, Pamplona is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pamplona.
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Pamplona vs. San Sebastián
In October Pamplona has the better holiday weather (score 79 vs. 65). During the day San Sebastián is 1 °C warmer than Pamplona.
| in October | Pamplona | San Sebastián |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 79 | 65 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 19° |
| Sea | – | 19° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 14 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | May – Oct |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Pamplona ranks 9 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 9PamplonaThis page18°79
Planning a trip to Pamplona
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Pamplona 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.
Pamplona has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).
- 59
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 85
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 99
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 22
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 40 min
- Distance
- 970 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 Pamplona
When is the best time to visit Pamplona?
The best time to visit Pamplona is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Pamplona?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Pamplona?
The wettest month is November with 62 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 18 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Pamplona get?
Pamplona gets around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.3 hours a day; in December there are 2.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Pamplona in?
Pamplona uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Pamplona?
A nonstop flight from London to Pamplona takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 970 km.
Which school holidays are best for Pamplona?
Pamplona has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 59, May half-term 85, Summer holidays 99, October half-term 79, Christmas holidays 22.
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