Climate Insights for Burgos

The climate in Burgos is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 926mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 180mm of rainfall. Burgos 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Temperatures in Burgos vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Burgos is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 926mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 77mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 180mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 17mm. That's 164mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Burgos is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Burgos, which began on March 20, 2026. Burgos is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Burgos is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 47mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Burgos 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.