Gasteiz / Vitoria climate
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
Precipitation by month
Gasteiz / Vitoria climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 847 | 235 | 541 | 1064.2 | 6 |
| Feb | 948 | 235 | 542 | 883.5 | 6 |
| Mar | 1254 | 438 | 846 | 843.3 | 2 |
| Apr | 1558 | 642 | 1050 | 773.0 | 0 |
| May | 1864 | 947 | 1356 | 732.9 | 0 |
| Jun | 2271 | 1253 | 1762 | 612.4 | 0 |
| Jul | 2475 | 1456 | 1965 | 421.6 | 0 |
| Aug | 2476 | 1457 | 1966 | 421.6 | 0 |
| Sep | 2271 | 1253 | 1762 | 562.2 | 0 |
| Oct | 1864 | 948 | 1356 | 823.2 | 0 |
| Nov | 1254 | 541 | 847 | 1254.9 | 1 |
| Dec | 948 | 236 | 642 | 973.8 | 5 |
| Year | 2476 | 235 | 1253 | 93137 | 20 |
“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 | 88% | 73% | 1.6 | 9:21 |
| Feb | 84% | 69% | 2.5 | 10:28 |
| Mar | 81% | 69% | 3.7 | 11:48 |
| Apr | 80% | 71% | 4.7 | 13:20 |
| May | 79% | 68% | 5.6 | 14:37 |
| Jun | 78% | 58% | 6.4 | 15:19 |
| Jul | 76% | 48% | 6.7 | 15:02 |
| Aug | 73% | 51% | 5.8 | 13:55 |
| Sep | 74% | 54% | 4.5 | 12:26 |
| Oct | 77% | 62% | 3.0 | 10:57 |
| Nov | 85% | 71% | 1.8 | 9:40 |
| Dec | 87% | 71% | 1.5 | 9:02 |
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 of 22 °C71 °F to 24 °C76 °F with 42 mm1.6 in to 61 mm2.4 in of precipitation 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 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
Compared with Bilbao, about 50 km to the northwest, Gasteiz / Vitoria is on average 3.8 °C6.8 °F cooler and receives 7% less precipitation (931 mm37 in vs 1,003 mm39 in). The difference is largest in December (5.7 °C10.2 °F cooler).
Of the 46 places in Spain covered by World Climates, Gasteiz / Vitoria is the 44th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 8th 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: Nantes (France, Cfb), Rennes (France, Cfb) and Caen (France, Cfb).
Nearby places
- Logroño 46 km · 14 °C57 °F · 641 mm25 in
- Bilbao 50 km · 16 °C60 °F · 1,003 mm39 in
- Donostia / San Sebastián 77 km · 15 °C59 °F · 1,069 mm42 in
- Pamplona 84 km · 12 °C54 °F · 968 mm38 in
- Burgos 101 km · 11 °C51 °F · 632 mm25 in
- Santander 115 km · 16 °C60 °F · 993 mm39 in
- Zaragoza 199 km · 16 °C61 °F · 367 mm14 in
- Valladolid 215 km · 13 °C55 °F · 422 mm17 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Gasteiz / Vitoria?
August is the warmest month in Gasteiz / Vitoria, with an average high of 24 °C (76 °F) and an average low of 14 °C (57 °F).
What is the coldest month in Gasteiz / Vitoria?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 8 °C (47 °F) and an average low of 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 — 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.