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Elba in October: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
Elba in October is climatically well suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 20 °C, and the sea is about 21 °C. With about 11 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
69/100 · #6
Warmth
#5
Dryness
#10
Sun
#8
Sea warmth
#5
Published best categories: none
Elba · OctoberPhoto: Biblioteca Centrale del Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 20 °C
- Average low
- 18 °C
- Sea
- 21 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 11 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 4 h/day
- Humidity
- 76 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 23 | 21 | 9 | 72 | 5.6 | 73 | 3.7 | 23 | 85 |
| October (selected) | 20 | 18 | 11 | 93 | 3.6 | 76 | 4.3 | 21 | 69 |
| November | 17 | 15 | 13 | 110 | 2.2 | 75 | 5.0 | 18 | 49 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: October (69/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | +16 | +3.1 °C | +3.1 °C | -1.7 | -21.3 mm | +2 h | -3.7 % | -0.6 m/s | +2.4 °C |
| November | -20 | -3.5 °C | -3.5 °C | +1.9 | +17.6 mm | -1.4 h | -0.9 % | +0.7 m/s | -2.4 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Elba in October?
The average daily high is around 20 °C, with an average daily low of about 18 °C.
Can you swim in Elba in October?
The sea is about 21 °C (refreshing).
Does it rain a lot in Elba in October?
The curated estimate is about 11 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 93 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Elba?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Elba. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. October is not among them.