October is one of the recommended months for Doñana and Mazagón
The months the guide recommends are April, May, and October. October is one of them.
In October, the average high is 24.9 °C and the low 14.1 °C. It rains 6.4 days and there are 211 hours of sun (Huelva, Ronda Este, AEMET 1984-2010).
Compared with the yearly average, October has more rainy days (6.4 against 4.3) and fewer hours of sun (211 against 247).
- Weather
- High 24.9 °C · low 14.1 °C · 6.4 rainy days
- Hotel occupancy
- 50% (yearly average: 49%)
- Daylight
- 08:36 to 19:50 (11 h 14 min)
- Public holidays
- 1
Activities in Doñana and Mazagón
Donana National Park Guided Tour
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Doñana National Park 4x4 Tour
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Doñana Day Trip
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The weather in Doñana and Mazagón in October
AEMET climate normals (1984-2010) from the Huelva, Ronda Este station: averages over many years, not a forecast. The station may be far from the destination, so it is a reference rather than an exact measure.
October against the rest of the year
| October | Recommended months (average) | Year (average) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high (°C) | 24.9 | 24.0 | 23.9 |
| Rainy days (≥ 1 mm) | 6.4 | 5.4 | 4.3 |
| Hours of sunshine | 211 | 254 | 247 |
In September, the average high is 29.4 °C with 2.4 rainy days; in November, 20.0 °C with 6.3 rainy days.
All 12 months
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high (°C) | 16.2 | 17.8 | 20.7 | 22.0 | 25.2 | 29.0 | 32.7 | 32.4 | 29.4 | 24.9 | 20.0 | 16.9 |
| Avg. low (°C) | 5.9 | 7.0 | 8.8 | 10.3 | 13.2 | 16.6 | 18.9 | 19.1 | 17.3 | 14.1 | 9.8 | 7.6 |
| Rainy days (≥ 1 mm) | 7.1 | 5.5 | 4.3 | 6.0 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 2.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 7.9 |
| Hours of sunshine | 165 | 171 | 229 | 255 | 296 | 341 | 366 | 340 | 268 | 211 | 176 | 151 |
AEMET climate normals at the Huelva, Ronda Este station, 1984-2010. Source: AEMET · Valores climatológicos normales ↗
Hotel occupancy and rates in Doñana and Mazagón in October
Hotel occupancy by beds was 50% in October 2025. The yearly average was 49%; the busiest month was August (79%) and the quietest, December (26%).
The average daily rate (ADR) was €98 per occupied room per night in October 2025, against €103 for the year on average.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy (%) | 27 | 38 | 32 | 48 | 50 | 63 | 77 | 79 | 65 | 50 | 34 | 26 |
| Average rate (€) | 93 | 63 | 64 | 89 | 88 | 119 | 154 | 178 | 120 | 98 | 80 | 85 |
INE data for the Costa de la Luz de Huelva tourist zone, hotels only. It is a statistical average of the hotels there, not a booking price. This is the figure for the INE tourist zone, not for the town itself.
Occupancy: INE, Hotel Occupancy Survey, occupancy by beds (hotels, 2025) ↗ · Average rate: INE, Hotel Industry Profitability Indicators, average daily rate (hotels, 2025) ↗
Where to stay in Doñana and Mazagón in October
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Sunrise and sunset in Doñana and Mazagón in October
On 15 October the sun rises at 08:36 and sets at 19:50 (local time): 11 h 14 min of daylight.
For comparison: on 15 June there are 14 h 42 min of daylight and on 15 December, 9 h 37 min.
Astronomical calculation from the destination’s coordinates (NOAA solar equations). It can be off by a couple of minutes.
Public holidays in October 2026
Public holidays in the 2026 work calendar that apply to Doñana and Mazagón (Andalusia):
- Monday, October 12: National Day of Spain (national)
Local holidays, up to two per municipality, are set by each town council and published in the regional or provincial official gazette: they are not included here.
Doñana and Mazagón in October: what the guide says
Opening hours, seasonal rules and events for this month that the Doñana and Mazagón guide already covers. The sources are in the guide.
- El Acebuche Visitor Centre: from 16 September to 31 March it is open 8:00 to 15:00 and 16:00 to 19:00. It is closed on 1, 5 and 6 January, 24, 25 and 31 December and during the Romería del Rocío.
- Season to visit the park: MITECO recommends autumn and winter, because there are fewer visitors and temperatures tend to be very pleasant.
More ideas in Doñana and Mazagón
Doñana National Park Sunset Horse Ride
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Doñana National Park Horse Riding Tour
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El Aljarafe & Doñana Horse Riding Tour
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Doñana and Mazagón month by month
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Sources for this page
Weather: AEMET · Valores climatológicos normales, Huelva, Ronda Este station, 1984-2010. Occupancy: INE, Hotel Occupancy Survey, occupancy by beds (hotels, 2025). Average rate: INE, Hotel Industry Profitability Indicators, average daily rate (hotels, 2025). Public holidays: BOE, list of public holidays for 2026. Daylight: astronomical calculation from the destination’s coordinates. Opening hours, rules and events: the Doñana and Mazagón guide and its sources.
MITECO · Parque Nacional de Doñana ↗