Climate Insights for Zaitegi
Álava, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain
Climate Overview
The climate in Zaitegi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1,012 mm of precipitation falls per year. Zaitegi receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zaitegi 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 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Zaitegi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 55°F and approximately 39.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Zaitegi receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zaitegi 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 37°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Zaitegi vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°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 Zaitegi vary considerably across the year, with a 41°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 67°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 43°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Zaitegi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,012 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 84 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 120 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 41 mm. That's 79 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 17cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.Zaitegi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 39.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 4.7 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.6 in. That's 3.1 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 7in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.
Wind
Zaitegi 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 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap 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 10km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Zaitegi is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. 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 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap 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 6mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Zaitegi 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 61 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Zaitegi 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 2.4 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 37°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 Zaitegi 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 Zaitegi 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.