October could be a good time to visit Santander, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +68°F, and there are typically 5 sunny days in October. However, expect about 18 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 112 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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October is usually the wettest month of the year in Santander;
Average weather
☀️
+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+37°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
112 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santander has OK weather in October.
Average temperature in Santander in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santander for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in October is +72°F with a maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +48°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +79°F to +68°F.
Is Santander warm or cold in October?
Santander is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +73°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +61°F to +57°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Santander:
Climate in Santander in October
Santander weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+73°F
+68°F
+61°F
Min. temperature
+50°F
+37°F
+37°F
Max. temperature
+93°F
+88°F
+81°F
Rainfall
83 mm
112 mm
146 mm
Wind
2 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
81%
81%
80%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
5
5
4
Cloudy days
8
8
7
Rainy days
16
18
19
Snowy days
0
0
0
October weather is still as ok as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +73°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +68°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 83 mm to 112 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 81%.Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Santander in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Santander is gradually increasing during October, going from 1 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Santander based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 251 mm, with a 74% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 53 mm, which is considered heavy rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Santander wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 63% chance of precipitation and 146 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 52% chance of precipitation and 59 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Santander?
This is the weather in Santander in October 2023:
1 October
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+79°F
2 October
🌫️
+87°F
3 October
🌧️
+70°F
4 October
🌧️
+71°F
5 October
☀️
+71°F
6 October
🌫️
+71°F
7 October
☀️
+77°F
8 October
☀️
+80°F
9 October
☀️
+77°F
10 October
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+74°F
11 October
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+82°F
12 October
☀️
+77°F
13 October
☁️
+80°F
14 October
🌧️
+68°F
15 October
🌧️
+66°F
16 October
🌧️
+75°F
17 October
☀️
+84°F
18 October
🌧️
+77°F
19 October
🌧️
+72°F
20 October
🌧️
+65°F
21 October
☀️
+66°F
22 October
☀️
+69°F
23 October
🌧️
+64°F
24 October
☀️
+69°F
25 October
☁️
+72°F
26 October
🌧️
+66°F
27 October
☀️
+67°F
28 October
☀️
+72°F
29 October
🌧️
+65°F
30 October
🌧️
+65°F
31 October
☀️
+68°F
In October 2023 Santander had 15 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +64°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 45%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Santander climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Santander in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+63°F) and the highest in 1989 (+67°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 706 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1994 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santander in October:
Is October a good time to visit Santander?
It’s always a good time to visit Santander, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Santander in October?
October has mild temperatures in Santander. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Santander rainy in October?
Santander is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Santander in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Santander in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Santander, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.