AI-generatedPonferrada at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,190 h
- Rain a year
- 866 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 519 m
Climate in Ponferrada
Ponferrada has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while December is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,190 hours of sunshine a year, Ponferrada is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ponferrada
The best time to visit Ponferrada is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and from September to October. Rain is frequent from March to April and from November to January; the wettest month is November with 102 mm.
Ponferrada through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ponferrada in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 17–23 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Ponferrada in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–30 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Ponferrada in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–26 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Ponferrada in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–14 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Apr, Nov – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Jan – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, September
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
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
08:3819:46
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 08:20–09:16 · evening 19:08–20:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 08:10–08:20 · evening 20:04–20:14
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 Ponferrada compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 17° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Ponferrada in October?
In October, Ponferrada is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ponferrada.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 8 min08:38 – 19:46
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 63 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %43 %
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 Ponferrada
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 Ponferrada: score 86 against 70. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 70 | 86better |
| Daytime high | 20° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 8.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 100 mm | 50 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ponferrada month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
26January11° · 3.2 h
In January, Ponferrada is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 99 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ponferrada.
Ponferrada in January51February14° · 4.7 h
In February, Ponferrada is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 75 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Ponferrada.
Ponferrada in February67March17° · 5.5 h
In March, Ponferrada is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 84 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Ponferrada.
Ponferrada in March70April19° · 6.2 h
In April, Ponferrada is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Ponferrada.
Ponferrada in April76May23° · 7.1 h
In May, Ponferrada is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Ponferrada.
Ponferrada in May86June27° · 8.4 h
In June, Ponferrada is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 50 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ponferrada.
Ponferrada in June78July30° · 9.4 h
In July, Ponferrada is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 24 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Ponferrada.
Ponferrada in July78August30° · 9.0 h
In August, Ponferrada is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. 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 Ponferrada.
Ponferrada in August86September26° · 7.2 h
In September, Ponferrada is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 48 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ponferrada.
Ponferrada in September70October20° · 5.0 h
In October, Ponferrada is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ponferrada.
Ponferrada in October41November14° · 3.4 h
In November, Ponferrada is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Ponferrada.
Ponferrada in November23December10° · 2.9 h
In December, Ponferrada is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 100 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ponferrada.
Ponferrada in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ponferrada
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 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in July (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 | 26 | 11° | 2° | 3.2 h | 12 | 99 |
| FebruaryFeb | 51 | 14° | 2° | 4.7 h | 10 | 75 |
| MarchMar | 67 | 17° | 4° | 5.5 h | 12 | 84 |
| AprilApr | 70 | 19° | 6° | 6.2 h | 14 | 85 |
| MayMay | 76 | 23° | 9° | 7.1 h | 12 | 71 |
| JuneJun | 86 | 27° | 13° | 8.4 h | 9 | 50 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 30° | 14° | 9.4 h | 5 | 24 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 30° | 14° | 9.0 h | 6 | 27 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 26° | 12° | 7.2 h | 8 | 48 |
| OctoberOct | 70 | 20° | 9° | 5.0 h | 12 | 100 |
| NovemberNov | 41 | 14° | 5° | 3.4 h | 13 | 102 |
| DecemberDec | 23 | 10° | 2° | 2.9 h | 13 | 100 |
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
42.55° N, 6.60° W · 519 m · Europe/Madrid
Sunshine hours in Ponferrada
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 5.0 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Ponferrada, 45 % 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 Ponferrada: 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, Ponferrada has about 12 rainy days with 100 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Ponferrada
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 80 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 Ponferrada
How breezy and how cloudy Ponferrada 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 Ponferrada typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 63 % of the sky over Ponferrada: variable cloud, with about 5.0 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 Ponferrada
How often the day gets hot in Ponferrada (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, Ponferrada has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 20 °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
Snow in Ponferrada
Snow is possible in Ponferrada, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Ponferrada.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Ponferrada
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Ponferrada 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.
Ponferrada has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 25).
- 69
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 70
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 25
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,100 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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Ponferrada vs Astorga
In October Astorga has the better holiday weather (score 79 vs 70). During the day Astorga is 2 °C cooler than Ponferrada. Astorga gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Ponferrada | Astorga |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 70 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 9 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Ponferrada ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Ponferrada
When is the best time to visit Ponferrada?
The best time to visit Ponferrada 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 Ponferrada?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 14 °C. December is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Ponferrada?
Rain is frequent from March to April and from November to January; the wettest month is November with 102 mm. The driest month is July with 24 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ponferrada get?
Ponferrada gets around 2,190 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Ponferrada in?
Ponferrada is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ponferrada?
A nonstop flight from London to Ponferrada takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,100 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ponferrada?
Ponferrada has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 25). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 78, summer holidays 78, October half-term 70, Christmas holidays 25.