Saint-Jean-de-Luz weather in October
Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
What is the weather like in Saint-Jean-de-Luz in October?
In October, Saint-Jean-de-Luz is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 53 | 23 | 3 |
| Day | 22° | 20° | 14° |
| Night | 16° | 13° | 9° |
| Sea | 21° | 19° | 16° |
| Sun | 6 h | 4 h | 3 h |
| Rain days | 11 | 12 | 16 |
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min08:19 – 19:26
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 61 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %12 %
- Seaweight 25 %23 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %23 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %42 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Saint-Jean-de-Luz in October: quick answers
Is Saint-Jean-de-Luz hot in October?
No. In October, Saint-Jean-de-Luz is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C and nights drop to about 13 °C.
Can you swim in Saint-Jean-de-Luz in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.6 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from July to September.
Does it rain much in Saint-Jean-de-Luz in October?
Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 109 mm in total.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz month by month
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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