Climate Insights for Pamplona
Casco Antiguo, Navarre, Spain
Climate Overview
The climate in Pamplona is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 820 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 92 mm of rainfall. Pamplona is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Pamplona is temperate. The average annual temperature is 55°F and approximately 32.3 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 3.6 in of rainfall. Pamplona is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 35°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Pamplona vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Pamplona vary considerably across the year, with a 47°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 41°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Pamplona is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 820 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 68 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 92 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 21 mm. That's 71 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 36cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 12cm.Pamplona is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 32.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 3.6 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.8 in. That's 2.8 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 14in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 5in.
Wind
Pamplona is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Pamplona is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Pamplona is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 47 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Pamplona is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 35°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pamplona 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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 Pamplona 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. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.