Gasteiz / Vitoria climate

Basque Country, Spain · 42.85°N, 2.67°W · elevation 547 m · population 257,407

Warmest month
August
high 24 °C76 °F
Coldest month
January
low 2 °C35 °F
Wettest month
November
125 mm4.9 in
Best time to visit
June–September
by our comfort score
Annual precipitation
931 mm37 in
July driest
Year average
12 °C53 °F
temperate oceanic (Cfb)

Gasteiz / Vitoria (Basque Country, Spain) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 12 °C53 °F, and about 931 mm37 in of precipitation falls in an average year.

Temperature by month

Average highAverage low
0°5°10°15°20°25°30°40°50°60°70°80°JFMAMJJASOND24°76°2°35°January: high 8 °C / 47 °F, low 2 °C / 35 °FFebruary: high 9 °C / 48 °F, low 2 °C / 35 °FMarch: high 12 °C / 54 °F, low 4 °C / 38 °FApril: high 15 °C / 58 °F, low 6 °C / 42 °FMay: high 18 °C / 64 °F, low 9 °C / 47 °FJune: high 22 °C / 71 °F, low 12 °C / 53 °FJuly: high 24 °C / 75 °F, low 14 °C / 56 °FAugust: high 24 °C / 76 °F, low 14 °C / 57 °FSeptember: high 22 °C / 71 °F, low 12 °C / 53 °FOctober: high 18 °C / 64 °F, low 9 °C / 48 °FNovember: high 12 °C / 54 °F, low 5 °C / 41 °FDecember: high 9 °C / 48 °F, low 2 °C / 36 °F

Precipitation by month

Precipitation per month (mminches)
025507510012501234JJanuary: 106 mm / 4.2 inFFebruary: 88 mm / 3.5 inMMarch: 84 mm / 3.3 inAApril: 77 mm / 3.0 inMMay: 73 mm / 2.9 inJJune: 61 mm / 2.4 inJJuly: 42 mm / 1.6 inAAugust: 42 mm / 1.6 inSSeptember: 56 mm / 2.2 inOOctober: 82 mm / 3.2 inNNovember: 125 mm / 4.9 inDDecember: 97 mm / 3.8 in1254.9

Gasteiz / Vitoria climate table

Monthly averages, 2001–2025
MonthHigh °C°FLow °C°FMean °C°FPrecip. mminFrost days
Jan8472355411064.26
Feb948235542883.56
Mar1254438846843.32
Apr15586421050773.00
May18649471356732.90
Jun227112531762612.40
Jul247514561965421.60
Aug247614571966421.60
Sep227112531762562.20
Oct18649481356823.20
Nov12545418471254.91
Dec948236642973.85
Year247623512539313720

“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.

Humidity, cloud, sun and daylight
MonthHumid.CloudSolarDaylight
Jan88%73%1.69:21
Feb84%69%2.510:28
Mar81%69%3.711:48
Apr80%71%4.713:20
May79%68%5.614:37
Jun78%58%6.415:19
Jul76%48%6.715:02
Aug73%51%5.813:55
Sep74%54%4.512:26
Oct77%62%3.010:57
Nov85%71%1.89:40
Dec87%71%1.59:02

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 Gasteiz / Vitoria is like

The warmest month is August, with an average high of 24 °C76 °F and a low of 14 °C57 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 8 °C47 °F and lows 2 °C35 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 13.8 °C24.9 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.

Annual precipitation is moderate at about 931 mm37 in. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 35% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (125 mm4.9 in), the driest is July (42 mm1.6 in).

Relative humidity ranges from 73% in August to 88% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 48%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in September to 9 km/h (5 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 9.0 hours in December to 15.3 hours in June.

Best time to visit Gasteiz / Vitoria

Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are June–September. Average highs then reach 22 °C71 °F to 24 °C76 °F. Precipitation is 42 mm1.6 in to 61 mm2.4 in per month.

The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 8 °C47 °F.

Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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 Gasteiz / Vitoria

  • Winter (December–February) — highs 847 to 9 °C48 °F, lows around 2 °C35 °F, about 97 mm3.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
  • Spring (March–May) — highs 1254 to 18 °C64 °F, lows 438 to 9 °C47 °F, about 78 mm3.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
  • Summer (June–August) — highs 2271 to 24 °C76 °F, lows 1253 to 14 °C57 °F, about 48 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
  • Autumn (September–November) — highs 1254 to 22 °C71 °F, lows 541 to 12 °C53 °F, about 88 mm3.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.

How Gasteiz / Vitoria compares

The nearest larger place is Bilbao, about 50 km to the northwest. Compared with it, Gasteiz / Vitoria is on average 3.8 °C6.8 °F cooler. It receives 7% less precipitation (931 mm37 in vs 1,003 mm39 in). The difference is largest in December (5.7 °C10.2 °F cooler).

World Climates covers 46 places in Spain. By annual mean temperature, Gasteiz / Vitoria is the 44th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 8th wettest. See all of them on the Spain climate page.

Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Nantes (France, Cfb), Rennes (France, Cfb) and Caen (France, Cfb).

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

What is the warmest month in Gasteiz / Vitoria?

August is the warmest month in Gasteiz / Vitoria. Its average high is 24 °C (76 °F) and its average low is 14 °C (57 °F).

What is the coldest month in Gasteiz / Vitoria?

January is the coldest month. Its average high is 8 °C (47 °F) and its average low is 2 °C (35 °F).

When does it rain the most in Gasteiz / Vitoria?

November is the wettest month with about 125 mm (4.9 in) of precipitation. July is the driest with about 42 mm (1.6 in).

What is the best time to visit Gasteiz / Vitoria?

Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are June–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. The gaps are largest 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.

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