Climate Insights for Gijón

The climate in Gijón is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1383mm 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Gijón sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 22°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 20°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Gijón is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1383mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 115mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 191mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 51mm. That's 141mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Gijón is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Gijón, which began on June 21, 2026. Gijón 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 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 8°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Gijón 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 74mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 8°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 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.