El Hierro weather in October
El Hierro in October: expect average daytime highs of 25.6°C, nights around 20.9°C, a sea temperature of 24.0°C and about 2.5 rainy days. That comes with around 194 hours of sunshine, making it one of Europe's sunniest winter escapes.
LIVE So far in October, according to AEMET's daily beach forecasts: 24% of beach mornings on El Hierro have been sunny and the sea has averaged 25.5°C.
El Hierro climate averages in October
| Average high | 25.6 °C |
|---|---|
| Average low | 20.9 °C |
| Sea temperature | 24.0 °C |
| Rainy days | 2.5 |
| Sunshine hours | 194 |
| Sunrise / sunset (mid-month) | 08:11 / 19:42 |
| Daylight (mid-month) | 11 h 31 min |
El Hierro forecast for the next 14 days: North vs South
| Day | North Valverde |
South La Restinga |
|---|---|---|
| Today |  21°18°2.2 mm | 24°22°3.9 mm |
| Tomorrow | 21°17°7.9 mm | 24°22°4.5 mm |
| Fr 23 |  22°18°0.3 mm |  25°22° |
| Sa 24 | 21°19°1.1 mm | 25°23° |
| Su 25 | 20°18°1.1 mm | 24°22° |
| Mo 26 |  21°18° | 25°22° |
| Tu 27 | 21°18°0.5 mm | 25°22°0.2 mm |
| We 28 |  20°19°9.9 mm | 24°22°8.7 mm |
| Th 29 | 23°18° | 26°23° |
| Fr 30 | 23°18° | 26°22° |
| Sa 31 | 24°18° | 26°23° |
| Su 1 | 24°18° | 25°22° |
| Mo 2 | 24°18° | 26°22° |
| Tu 3 | 24°18° | 26°22° |
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Frequently asked questions
Is El Hierro warm in October?
Yes. El Hierro in October has average daytime highs of 25.6°C and mild nights around 20.9°C, typical of the islands' subtropical climate.
Can you swim in the sea on El Hierro in October?
Yes. The sea around El Hierro averages 24.0°C in October, which is comfortable for swimming for most people.
Does it rain much on El Hierro in October?
Not much. El Hierro sees about 2.5 rainy days on average in October, so most days stay dry and sunny.
What should I pack for El Hierro in October?
Light summer clothing for the daytime, a light layer for the evenings, plus sun cream and sunglasses — the UV stays high even in winter.
What time does it get dark in El Hierro in October?
In El Hierro in October the sun sets at around 19:42 and rises at around 08:11 (mid-month, local time), giving roughly 11 h 31 min of daylight.
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Data source: AEMET © Agencia Estatal de Meteorología · Monthly climate averages use published, island-specific sources and reference periods. See the source list in our methodology. Last reviewed 2026-06-12.