Climate Insights for Vitoria-Gasteiz
Zabalgunea, Álava, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain
Climate Overview
The climate in Vitoria-Gasteiz is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 842 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 98 mm of rainfall. Vitoria-Gasteiz 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, December, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Vitoria-Gasteiz is temperate. The average annual temperature is 54°F and approximately 33.1 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 3.9 in of rainfall. Vitoria-Gasteiz 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, December, when temperatures can drop to 35°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Vitoria-Gasteiz vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°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 Vitoria-Gasteiz vary considerably across the year, with a 46°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 68°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 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Vitoria-Gasteiz is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 842 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 70 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 98 mm of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 29 mm. That's 69 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 35cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 12cm.Vitoria-Gasteiz is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1.1 in. That's 2.7 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
Vitoria-Gasteiz is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 June, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Vitoria-Gasteiz 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 June, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Vitoria-Gasteiz is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 46 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.8 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz 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.