October weather forecastBenalmádena, Spain

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Benalmádena, Spain, is another pleasant autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.2°C (64.8°F) and an average high of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Temperature

The start of October sees the average high-temperature at an agreeable 22.4°C (72.3°F), showing little difference from September's 25.3°C (77.5°F). Nighttime, during October, brings an average low of 18.2°C (64.8°F), a modest reduction from the day's peak.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Benalmádena is 70%.

Rainfall

In Benalmádena, in October, during 6.9 rainfall days, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Benalmádena, during the entire year, the rain falls for 76.5 days and collects up to 256mm (10.08") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Benalmádena, the average seawater temperature in October is 20°C (68°F).
Note: Swimming is not an enjoyable activity for the majority when the water is at 20°C (68°F). The difficulty of controlling breathing increases as the temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Benalmádena is 11h and 15min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 20:01 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:41 and sunset at 18:22 CET.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from CET to CEST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Benalmádena, Spain, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in October leads to these guidelines:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Frequently asked questions

In Benalmádena, in October, the average high-temperature is 22.4°C (72.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 18.2°C (64.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).

In October, the average relative humidity in Benalmádena is 70%.

In Benalmádena, Spain, during October, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of precipitation.

In Benalmádena, Spain, the average seawater temperature in October is 20°C (68°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 20°C (68°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In Benalmádena, the average day length in October is 11h and 15min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 20:01 CEST. On the last day of the month, in Benalmádena, Spain, sunrise is at 07:41 and sunset at 18:22 CET.

On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Benalmádena, Spain, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. The next DST starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 9.3h.

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Benalmádena is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Benalmádena, Spain

  • Average high temperature in October: 22.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 18.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (10.3°C).

Average pressure in October
Benalmádena, Spain

  • Average pressure in October: 1016.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1015.1mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Benalmádena, Spain

  • Average wind speed in October: 9.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (14.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in October
Benalmádena, Spain

  • Average humidity in October: 70%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March, April and December (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (62%).

Average rainfall in October
Benalmádena, Spain

  • Average rainfall in October: 29mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (39mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Benalmádena, Spain

  • Average rainfall days in October: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.3 days).

Average sea temperature in October
Benalmádena, Spain

  • Average sea temperature in October: 20°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (23°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (15°C).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Benalmádena, Spain

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 9h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Benalmádena, Spain

  • Average sunshine days in October: 21.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (17.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Benalmádena, Spain

  • Average UV index in October: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in October
Benalmádena, Spain

  • Average cloud cover in October: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in October
Benalmádena, Spain

  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).