Nº 1
Barcelona
Ideal in October
- 23° / 15° high / low
- 1.0 h rain/day
- 11.0 h daylight
23° highs with 8 rain days: inside the ideal window (18–29 °C highs, ≤13 rain days, ≤90 mm).
Things to do in Barcelona in October →Spain in October
4 covered cities, one measured yardstick: average highs, rain days and daylight from multi-year records. 2 of 4 sit in the ideal band in October. Every card links to that city's own October guide.
Nº 2
Madrid
Ideal in October
- 22° / 12° high / low
- 1.1 h rain/day
- 11.0 h daylight
22° highs with 8 rain days: inside the ideal window (18–29 °C highs, ≤13 rain days, ≤90 mm).
Things to do in Madrid in October →
Nº 3
Seville
Good in October
- 27° / 17° high / low
- 1.2 h rain/day
- 11.2 h daylight
27° highs with 8 rain days: comfortable, just outside the ideal window.
Things to do in Seville in October →
Nº 4
Segovia
Good in October
- 19° / 10° high / low
- 1.7 h rain/day
- 11.0 h daylight
19° highs with 12 rain days: comfortable, just outside the ideal window.
Things to do in Segovia in October →Spain's holidays in October 2026
- 9 Oct Day of the Valencian Community (Dia de la Comunitat Valenciana)
- 12 Oct National Day of Spain (Fiesta Nacional de España)
Quick answers
Where is it ideal to travel in October?
2 of the 4 cities we measure sit in the ideal band in October; Barcelona, Madrid, Seville lead the ranking.
Which city is coolest in October?
Segovia, with average highs of 19 °C in our measured record.
Which city is driest in October?
Barcelona, averaging 8 rain days across the month.