When to go · Andorra
Andorra in October
Good month. Autumn colours and quiet trails; first snow on the peaks late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Crowds
- Low
- Andorra
- Prices
- Low
- Andorra
Verdict
Autumn colours and quiet trails; first snow on the peaks late in the month.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatHiking opens up; wildflowers; high passes may still hold snow early in the month.
- JulyGreatHiking and mountain biking season; afternoon storms; parish festivals.
- AugustGreatBusiest summer month with Spanish and French holidaymakers; start hikes early.
- SeptemberGreatClear, stable weather; National Day on 8 September closes shops.
Weather in October
- Valleys (1,000–1,500 m) · Andorra la Vella, Escaldes, La Massana, Encampfine
Cold, sunny winters with some snow in town; warm summer days and cool nights. Afternoon thunderstorms in July–August.
- High mountains (2,000 m+) · Grandvalira, Ordino Arcalís, Coma Pedrosafine
Ski season roughly early December to April; high trails clear of snow from late June. Lightning on ridges in summer afternoons.
- Andorra la Vella16 °C (61 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 9 rain days
- Arinsal17 °C (63 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 8 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 8 rain days
- Canillo17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 10 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 10 rain days
- Encamp18 °C (64 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 5 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 5 rain days
- La Massana15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 10 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 10 rain days
- Ordino17 °C (63 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 7 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 7 rain days
- Pal16 °C (61 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 9 rain days
- Pas de la Casa17 °C (63 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 9 rain days
- Sant Julia de Loria17 °C (63 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 9 rain days
- Soldeu16 °C (61 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 8 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 8 rain days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Andorra
- Low
- Prices · Andorra
- Low
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Andorra, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Jun: Great (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jun: Low
Prices
Oct: Low
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jun: 0
October: Autumn colours and quiet trails; first snow on the peaks late in the month.
June: Hiking opens up; wildflowers; high passes may still hold snow early in the month.
Andorra: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.