Pamplona climate
Pamplona (Navarre, Spain) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 12 °C54 °F, and about 968 mm38 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Pamplona climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 947 | 235 | 541 | 1074.2 | 7 |
| Feb | 949 | 235 | 542 | 873.4 | 7 |
| Mar | 1355 | 439 | 847 | 853.4 | 3 |
| Apr | 1559 | 643 | 1151 | 823.2 | 0 |
| May | 1865 | 948 | 1456 | 803.2 | 0 |
| Jun | 2373 | 1254 | 1763 | 672.6 | 0 |
| Jul | 2576 | 1457 | 1966 | 461.8 | 0 |
| Aug | 2577 | 1457 | 1967 | 481.9 | 0 |
| Sep | 2272 | 1254 | 1763 | 602.3 | 0 |
| Oct | 1865 | 948 | 1457 | 833.3 | 0 |
| Nov | 1254 | 541 | 947 | 1275.0 | 2 |
| Dec | 948 | 236 | 642 | 963.8 | 7 |
| Year | 2577 | 235 | 1254 | 96838 | 26 |
“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 | 90% | 68% | 1.7 | 9:21 |
| Feb | 86% | 62% | 2.7 | 10:28 |
| Mar | 82% | 64% | 3.9 | 11:48 |
| Apr | 81% | 66% | 5.0 | 13:20 |
| May | 80% | 62% | 6.0 | 14:37 |
| Jun | 78% | 52% | 6.8 | 15:19 |
| Jul | 77% | 40% | 7.0 | 15:02 |
| Aug | 75% | 43% | 6.1 | 13:55 |
| Sep | 76% | 48% | 4.7 | 12:26 |
| Oct | 80% | 57% | 3.1 | 10:57 |
| Nov | 87% | 65% | 2.0 | 9:40 |
| Dec | 89% | 66% | 1.6 | 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 Pamplona is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 25 °C77 °F and a low of 14 °C57 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 9 °C47 °F and lows 2 °C35 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 14.3 °C25.7 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 968 mm38 in. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 34% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (127 mm5.0 in), the driest is July (46 mm1.8 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 75% in August to 90% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 40%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (3 mph) in August to 8 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 Pamplona
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are June–September: average highs of 22 °C72 °F to 25 °C77 °F with 46 mm1.8 in to 67 mm2.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 9 °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 Pamplona
- Winter (December–February) — highs around 9 °C47 °F, lows around 2 °C35 °F, about 96 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 1355 to 18 °C65 °F, lows 439 to 9 °C48 °F, about 83 mm3.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2373 to 25 °C77 °F, lows 1254 to 14 °C57 °F, about 54 mm2.1 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 1254 to 22 °C72 °F, lows 541 to 12 °C54 °F, about 90 mm3.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Pamplona compares
Compared with Gasteiz / Vitoria, about 84 km to the west, Pamplona has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in June (0.6 °C1 °F warmer).
Of the 46 places in Spain covered by World Climates, Pamplona is the 43rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 7th 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 Angers (France, Cfb).
Nearby places
- Donostia / San Sebastián 61 km · 15 °C59 °F · 1,069 mm42 in
- Logroño 77 km · 14 °C57 °F · 641 mm25 in
- Gasteiz / Vitoria 84 km · 12 °C53 °F · 931 mm37 in
- Bilbao 115 km · 16 °C60 °F · 1,003 mm39 in
- Zaragoza 144 km · 16 °C61 °F · 367 mm14 in
- Burgos 177 km · 11 °C51 °F · 632 mm25 in
- Santander 190 km · 16 °C60 °F · 993 mm39 in
- Lleida 229 km · 16 °C61 °F · 439 mm17 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Pamplona?
August is the warmest month in Pamplona, with an average high of 25 °C (77 °F) and an average low of 14 °C (57 °F).
What is the coldest month in Pamplona?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 9 °C (47 °F) and an average low of 2 °C (35 °F).
When does it rain the most in Pamplona?
November is the wettest month with about 127 mm (5.0 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 46 mm (1.8 in).
What is the best time to visit Pamplona?
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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 516 m, while Pamplona lies at about 460 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.4 °C0.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.