AI-generatedSan Vicente de la Barquera at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 26°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 21.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,810 h
- Rain a year
- 1,386 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in San Vicente de la Barquera
San Vicente de la Barquera 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 14 °C. With around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year, San Vicente de la Barquera is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit San Vicente de la Barquera
The best time to visit San Vicente de la Barquera is from July to August. The sea reaches 21.6 °C in August, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in July. Rain is frequent from September to June; the wettest month is November with 177 mm.
San Vicente de la Barquera through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
San Vicente de la Barquera in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 17–21 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
San Vicente de la Barquera in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 23–26 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
San Vicente de la Barquera in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 17–24 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
San Vicente de la Barquera in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 14–15 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jul
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Sep – Jun
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
08:3019:36
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 08:12–09:09 · evening 18:58–19:54
- Blue hour
- Morning 08:01–08:12 · evening 19:54–20:05
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 San Vicente de la Barquera 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 19° at the end. The sea cools from 20° to 17°. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 11° |
| Sea | 20° | 17° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in San Vicente de la Barquera in October?
In October, San Vicente de la Barquera is warm: daytime highs average 21 °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 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 131 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Vicente de la Barquera.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min08:30 – 19:36
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 62 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %38 %
- Seaweight 25 %23 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %27 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %26 %
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
Compare two months in San Vicente de la Barquera
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in San Vicente de la Barquera: score 70 against 30. In August, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in August. August has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 30 | 70better |
| Daytime high | 21° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 17° |
| Sea | 18.6° | 21.6° |
| Sunshine | 4.6 h | 6.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 131 mm | 84 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 3 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
San Vicente de la Barquera month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
3January14° · Sea 13° · 3.0 h
In January, San Vicente de la Barquera is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 134 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Vicente de la Barquera.
San Vicente de la Barquera in January10February15° · Sea 13° · 4.1 h
In February, San Vicente de la Barquera is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 115 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Vicente de la Barquera.
San Vicente de la Barquera in February11March17° · Sea 13° · 4.8 h
In March, San Vicente de la Barquera is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 113 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Vicente de la Barquera.
San Vicente de la Barquera in March13April18° · Sea 14° · 5.6 h
In April, San Vicente de la Barquera is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 121 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Vicente de la Barquera.
San Vicente de la Barquera in April24May21° · Sea 15° · 6.3 h
In May, San Vicente de la Barquera is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 108 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Vicente de la Barquera.
San Vicente de la Barquera in May45June23° · Sea 18° · 6.3 h
In June, San Vicente de la Barquera is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in San Vicente de la Barquera.
San Vicente de la Barquera in June67July25° · Sea 20° · 6.6 h
In July, San Vicente de la Barquera is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in San Vicente de la Barquera.
San Vicente de la Barquera in July70August26° · Sea 22° · 6.3 h
In August, San Vicente de la Barquera is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in San Vicente de la Barquera.
San Vicente de la Barquera in August59September24° · Sea 21° · 5.9 h
In September, San Vicente de la Barquera is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in San Vicente de la Barquera.
San Vicente de la Barquera in September30October21° · Sea 19° · 4.6 h
In October, San Vicente de la Barquera is warm: daytime highs average 21 °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 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 131 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Vicente de la Barquera.
San Vicente de la Barquera in October2November17° · Sea 16° · 3.2 h
In November, San Vicente de la Barquera is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 177 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Vicente de la Barquera.
San Vicente de la Barquera in November4December15° · Sea 14° · 2.8 h
In December, San Vicente de la Barquera is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 130 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Vicente de la Barquera.
San Vicente de la Barquera in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in San Vicente de la Barquera
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 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (6°), the warmest in August (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3 | 14° | 6° | 13.3° | 3.0 h | 16 | 134 |
| FebruaryFeb | 10 | 15° | 6° | 12.7° | 4.1 h | 14 | 115 |
| MarchMar | 11 | 17° | 8° | 12.8° | 4.8 h | 15 | 113 |
| AprilApr | 13 | 18° | 9° | 13.5° | 5.6 h | 15 | 121 |
| MayMay | 24 | 21° | 12° | 15.2° | 6.3 h | 16 | 108 |
| JuneJun | 45 | 23° | 15° | 18.0° | 6.3 h | 13 | 95 |
| JulyJul | 67 | 25° | 17° | 20.4° | 6.6 h | 11 | 71 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 26° | 17° | 21.6° | 6.3 h | 12 | 84 |
| SeptemberSep | 59 | 24° | 15° | 20.6° | 5.9 h | 13 | 107 |
| OctoberOct | 30 | 21° | 13° | 18.6° | 4.6 h | 14 | 131 |
| NovemberNov | 2 | 17° | 9° | 16.1° | 3.2 h | 17 | 177 |
| DecemberDec | 4 | 15° | 7° | 14.3° | 2.8 h | 15 | 130 |
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
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in San Vicente de la Barquera
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 17.4 – 19.4 °C
Swimming season: Jul – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in San Vicente de la Barquera ranges from 12.7 °C in February to 21.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 20.6 and 22.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13.3° | 12.8° | 14.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 12.7° | 12.3° | 13.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 12.8° | 12.3° | 13.3° | cold |
| AprilApr | 13.5° | 13.1° | 14.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 15.2° | 14.2° | 16.2° | cold |
| JuneJun | 18.0° | 17.1° | 19.0° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 20.4° | 19.5° | 21.6° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 21.6° | 20.6° | 22.3° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 20.6° | 19.7° | 21.5° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 18.6° | 17.4° | 19.4° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 16.1° | 15.3° | 17.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 14.3° | 13.7° | 15.1° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in San Vicente de la Barquera
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 4.6 of 11.1 hours of daylight in San Vicente de la Barquera, 41 % 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
Rain in San Vicente de la Barquera: 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, San Vicente de la Barquera has about 14 rainy days with 131 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in San Vicente de la Barquera
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 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in San Vicente de la Barquera
How breezy and how cloudy San Vicente de la Barquera 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 San Vicente de la Barquera typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 62 % of the sky over San Vicente de la Barquera: variable cloud, with about 4.6 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in San Vicente de la Barquera
How often the day gets hot in San Vicente de la Barquera (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, San Vicente de la Barquera has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °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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San Vicente de la Barquera 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.
San Vicente de la Barquera has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 69) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 4).
- 12
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 28
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 69
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 30
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 4
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 2.9 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
- 950 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.
Good to know: Spain
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Spanish
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +34
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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San Vicente de la Barquera vs Comillas
In October the holiday weather in San Vicente de la Barquera and Comillas is about equally good (score 30 vs 30). During the day it is about as warm in Comillas as in San Vicente de la Barquera. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | San Vicente de la Barquera | Comillas |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 30 | 30 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 21° |
| Sea | 19° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
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In October, San Vicente de la Barquera ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 24San Vicente de la BarqueraThis page21°19°30
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Frequently asked questions about San Vicente de la Barquera
When is the best time to visit San Vicente de la Barquera?
The best time to visit San Vicente de la Barquera is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in San Vicente de la Barquera?
The sea temperature in San Vicente de la Barquera ranges from 12.7 °C in February to 21.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
Can you swim in San Vicente de la Barquera 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.
What is the warmest month in San Vicente de la Barquera?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in San Vicente de la Barquera?
Rain is frequent from September to June; the wettest month is November with 177 mm. The driest month is July with 71 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does San Vicente de la Barquera get?
San Vicente de la Barquera gets around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.6 hours a day; in December there are 2.8 hours a day.
What time zone is San Vicente de la Barquera in?
San Vicente de la Barquera is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to San Vicente de la Barquera?
A nonstop flight from London to San Vicente de la Barquera takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 950 km.
Which school holidays are best for San Vicente de la Barquera?
San Vicente de la Barquera has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 69) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 4). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 12, May half-term 28, summer holidays 69, October half-term 30, Christmas holidays 4.