El Hierro · AutumnMonth summary
El Hierro weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
15°C – 21°C
🌧 Rainy days
18% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit El Hierro in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: October is a good time to visit El Hierro. August remains slightly better (+0.9 pts).
By trip type
El Hierro in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
🎯 Good hiking window — mild temperatures (22°C) and uncrowded trails Autumn in El Hierro is often underrated: 21°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (18% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 10°C | 16°C | 13% | 0.5 | 10.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ February | 10°C | 16°C | 16% | 0.7 | 10.9h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 11°C | 16°C | 20% | 0.7 | 11.1h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ April | 12°C | 17°C | 17% | 0.7 | 12.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 13°C | 19°C | 11% | 0.4 | 12.9h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 20°C | 8% | 0.4 | 13.2h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 15°C | 21°C | 0% | 0.0 | 13.0h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 16°C | 23°C | 3% | 0.1 | 12.3h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 16°C | 22°C | 9% | 0.8 | 11.9h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 15°C | 21°C | 18% | 0.6 | 10.7h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 13°C | 19°C | 20% | 0.8 | 10.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 12°C | 17°C | 21% | 0.7 | 9.9h | 7.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, El Hierro averages 21°C, 18% rainy days and 10.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10.
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Comparison
October vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -15%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — El Hierro in October
Is October a good time to visit El Hierro?
October is an excellent time to visit El Hierro (score 7.9/10). With 21°C, 10.7h of sunshine and 18% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in El Hierro in October?
With 21°C max and 10.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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