October 16 is generally a great time to visit Santander. While there is a slight chance of rain (27%), showers are usually brief. Expect comfortable 21°C weather. As it's peak season for Santander, we recommend booking your stay well in advance to secure the best rates.
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Essential Travel Info for Santander
Currency
EUR
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Language
Spanish
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Driving
Right side
Safety
High Safety
GPI: 1.603
Santander Weather Forecast for October 16
"Mild & Comfortable. Expect average highs of 20.8°C. 27% chance of rain."
What to Wear in Santander in October
Based on historical data for October 16, Santander typically experiences temperatures between 13.4°C and 20.8°C. We recommend packing light jacket, long pants to stay comfortable. With a 27% chance of rain, keeping a raincoat or umbrella handy is a smart move.
Complete Packing Guide
Weekly breakdown & essential items for Santander
Smart Suitcase
- Light Jacket
- Long Pants
Average High
20.8°C
Daytime Peak
Average Low
13.4°C
Nighttime Low
Feels Like
20.9°C
☀️ Feels accurate
Rain Chance
27%
Avg 2.1mm if it rains
Cloud Cover
61%
Overcast
Pressure
1015.3 hPa
Medium volatility
Santander Weather Conditions & UV Index
Weather Confidence
30-year variance analysis
Based on 10 years of data
🎯 This date historically delivers consistent weather 84% of the time. Safe to plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Sun Exposure
UV Index & Safety Guide
Protection Needed
SPF 15 for extended outdoor time
Type I-II
🔴 67 min to burn
Type III-IV
🟡 101 min to burn
Type V-VI
🟢 168 min to burn
UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.
Outdoor Comfort
How pleasant is it outside?
Dew Point
17°C
Noticeable
Heat Stress
Low
No heat warning
🙂 Best outdoor time:
Any time during daylight hours
Marine Conditions
Marine Life
No special warnings. Enjoy the swim!
Swim Index
⚠️ Mixed Conditions
Travel & Logistics Insights
Local Calendar
Business Day
Standard hours in Spain
Flight Traffic
High
93/100 pressure index
Health Advisory
Required
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Landing Slots
~27
Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)
Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Santander
Daylight & Sun
Solar Elevation Cycle
🌅 Sunrise
07:31
☀️ Noon
13:01
🌇 Sunset
18:32
⏱️ Daylight
11h 1m
Wind Speed
16.8 km/h
Gentle breeze
Sunshine
7.9 hrs
Direct Sun (Cloud-free)
Humidity
79%
Humid / Damp
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Travel Health & Safety in Santander
Travel Comfort Index
Real-time tourism conditions
Weather Quality
⛅ Good
Tourist Crowds
🟡 Busy
Price Level
💰💰 Moderate
Health & Wellbeing
Meteo-Health Forecast
Moderate fluctuations. Some sensitivity possible.
Weather unlikely to affect joint pain.
Moderate fish activity expected.
Air quality is excellent. Perfect for outdoor activities.
Regional Safety Profile
Seismic Activity
Zero seismic activity detected in 30 years.
"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA satellite data, Santander on October 16 averages 20.8°C with a 27% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 95/100."
— Source: 30YearWeather.com|Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)|View Methodology
Santander Weather History (2010–2024)
Temperature History
Hall of Fame
Records from last 10 years
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📍 Is Santander Worth Visiting on October 16?
Planning a trip to Santander on October 16? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year is characterized by pleasant mild weather averaging 20.8°C with a 27% historical precipitation risk.
✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 27 landing slots available daily during this period, indicating manageable crowd levels.
💉 Health Advisory: 7 vaccinations are recommended for Spain, including COVID-19.
🌊 Coastal Conditions: Water temperature averages 19.3°C (refreshing tonic). Wave conditions are generally fun waves with heights around 1.17m.
📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest October 16 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 28.1°C in 2022, while the coldest dropped to 9.3°C in 2020.