Burgos climate
Burgos (Castille and León, Spain) has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csb). The average temperature over the year is 11 °C51 °F, and about 632 mm25 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Burgos climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 744 | 031 | 338 | 642.5 | 17 |
| Feb | 846 | −131 | 438 | 502.0 | 16 |
| Mar | 1253 | 134 | 643 | 592.3 | 10 |
| Apr | 1558 | 438 | 948 | 632.5 | 3 |
| May | 1865 | 644 | 1254 | 552.2 | 1 |
| Jun | 2374 | 1050 | 1762 | 451.8 | 0 |
| Jul | 2679 | 1253 | 1966 | 251.0 | 0 |
| Aug | 2679 | 1254 | 1966 | 251.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 2272 | 1049 | 1661 | 351.4 | 0 |
| Oct | 1763 | 744 | 1253 | 682.7 | 1 |
| Nov | 1051 | 337 | 644 | 783.1 | 6 |
| Dec | 745 | 032 | 338 | 632.5 | 15 |
| Year | 2679 | −131 | 1151 | 63225 | 68 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89% | 72% | 1.6 | 9:24 |
| Feb | 84% | 69% | 2.4 | 10:30 |
| Mar | 79% | 68% | 3.7 | 11:48 |
| Apr | 76% | 69% | 4.8 | 13:19 |
| May | 74% | 65% | 6.0 | 14:34 |
| Jun | 70% | 55% | 6.7 | 15:16 |
| Jul | 66% | 44% | 7.0 | 14:59 |
| Aug | 64% | 47% | 6.1 | 13:53 |
| Sep | 68% | 51% | 4.7 | 12:25 |
| Oct | 75% | 62% | 3.1 | 10:58 |
| Nov | 86% | 71% | 1.8 | 9:43 |
| Dec | 88% | 70% | 1.5 | 9:06 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Burgos is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 26 °C79 °F and a low of 12 °C54 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 7 °C44 °F and lows 0 °C31 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 16 °C28.8 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 632 mm25 in. The wettest three-month stretch is October–December, which brings 33% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (78 mm3.1 in), the driest is July (25 mm1.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 64% in August to 89% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 44%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in September to 13 km/h (8 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 9.1 hours in December to 15.3 hours in June.
Best time to visit Burgos
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–September: average highs of 18 °C65 °F to 26 °C79 °F with 25 mm1.0 in to 55 mm2.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 7 °C44 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Burgos
- Winter (December–February) — highs 744 to 8 °C46 °F, lows −131 to 0 °C32 °F, about 59 mm2.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1253 to 18 °C65 °F, lows 134 to 6 °C44 °F, about 59 mm2.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2374 to 26 °C79 °F, lows 1050 to 12 °C54 °F, about 32 mm1.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1051 to 22 °C72 °F, lows 337 to 10 °C49 °F, about 60 mm2.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Burgos compares
Compared with Gasteiz / Vitoria, about 101 km to the northeast, Burgos is on average 1.1 °C2.1 °F cooler and receives 32% less precipitation (632 mm25 in vs 931 mm37 in). The difference is largest in December (2.2 °C4 °F cooler).
Of the 46 places in Spain covered by World Climates, Burgos is the 46th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 13th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Spain climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Andorra la Vella (Andorra, Cfb), Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (France, Cfb) and Cergy-Pontoise (France, Cfb).
Nearby places
- Gasteiz / Vitoria 101 km · 12 °C53 °F · 931 mm37 in
- Logroño 104 km · 14 °C57 °F · 641 mm25 in
- Valladolid 114 km · 13 °C55 °F · 422 mm17 in
- Bilbao 120 km · 16 °C60 °F · 1,003 mm39 in
- Santander 125 km · 16 °C60 °F · 993 mm39 in
- León 156 km · 11 °C52 °F · 547 mm22 in
- Pamplona 177 km · 12 °C54 °F · 968 mm38 in
- Donostia / San Sebastián 177 km · 15 °C59 °F · 1,069 mm42 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Burgos?
August is the warmest month in Burgos, with an average high of 26 °C (79 °F) and an average low of 12 °C (54 °F).
What is the coldest month in Burgos?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 7 °C (44 °F) and an average low of 0 °C (31 °F).
When does it rain the most in Burgos?
November is the wettest month with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 25 mm (1.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Burgos?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 918 m, while Burgos lies at about 863 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.4 °C0.6 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.