Climate Insights for Gijón
Asturias, Spain
Climate Overview
The climate in Gijón is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1,328 mm of precipitation falls per year. Gijón receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gijón is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Gijón is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 52.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Gijón receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gijón is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 44°F.
Temperature
Gijón sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 22°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 19°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Gijón sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 44°F to 72°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 67°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 49°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Gijón is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,328 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 111 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 162 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 55 mm. That's 107 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Gijón is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 52.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 6.4 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2.2 in. That's 4.2 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Gijón is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Gijón is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Gijón is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 75 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Gijón is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 3 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 44°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gijón based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gijón based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.