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Gasteiz / Vitoria, Basque Country Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Gasteiz / Vitoria, Basque Country?
Gasteiz / Vitoria, Basque Country gets 749 mm of precipitation a year over about 140 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 27°C) and January the coldest (average low 1°C).
Mediterranean climate
Gasteiz / Vitoria, Basque Country has warm summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 9°C in January to 27°C in August. November is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to July and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 2° | 10° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 5° | 17° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 12° | 26° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 7° | 18° |
How much rain does Gasteiz / Vitoria get?
Gasteiz / Vitoria gets 749 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 140 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 89% of Spain.
November is the wettest month, with 98 mm. August is the driest, with 28 mm. November has the most rainy days, about 15.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 21 days, to August 25, 2023.
Gasteiz / Vitoria weather by month
Gasteiz / Vitoria weather in January
In January, Gasteiz / Vitoria averages a high of 9°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 84 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 29% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 19°C (2023) and the record low is -18°C (1985).
Gasteiz / Vitoria weather in February
In February, Gasteiz / Vitoria averages a high of 11°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 74 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 32% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 23°C (2019) and the record low is -16°C (1983).
Gasteiz / Vitoria weather in March
In March, Gasteiz / Vitoria averages a high of 14°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 70 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 30% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 27°C (1990) and the record low is -9°C (2004).
Gasteiz / Vitoria weather in April
In April, Gasteiz / Vitoria averages a high of 16°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 65 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 29°C (2024) and the record low is -4°C (1996).
Gasteiz / Vitoria weather in May
In May, Gasteiz / Vitoria averages a high of 20°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 65 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 33°C (2017) and the record low is -2°C (1986). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Gasteiz / Vitoria weather in June
In June, Gasteiz / Vitoria averages a high of 24°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 45 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 27% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 39°C (2022) and the record low is 1°C (1991). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Gasteiz / Vitoria weather in July
In July, Gasteiz / Vitoria averages a high of 26°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 34 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 40°C (2022) and the record low is 3°C (2012). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Gasteiz / Vitoria weather in August
In August, Gasteiz / Vitoria averages a high of 27°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 28 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 42°C (2025) and the record low is 1°C (1986).
Gasteiz / Vitoria weather in September
In September, Gasteiz / Vitoria averages a high of 23°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 41 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 37°C (1988) and the record low is 0°C (2002). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Gasteiz / Vitoria weather in October
In October, Gasteiz / Vitoria averages a high of 19°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 65 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 32% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 34°C (2023) and the record low is -3°C (1991). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Gasteiz / Vitoria weather in November
In November, Gasteiz / Vitoria averages a high of 13°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 98 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 26% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 22°C (1981) and the record low is -9°C (1988).
Gasteiz / Vitoria weather in December
In December, Gasteiz / Vitoria averages a high of 9°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 79 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 24% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 21°C (2000) and the record low is -12°C (2001).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Gasteiz / Vitoria
July is the sunniest month in Gasteiz / Vitoria, with estimated sunshine of 46% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest, at 24%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 32% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Gasteiz / Vitoria is cloudier than 99% of Spain.
Humidity peaks in December at 83% and is lowest in August at 66%.
Gasteiz / Vitoria has about 12 days a year above 32°C. Gasteiz / Vitoria is cooler than 66% of Spain.
First and last freeze in Gasteiz / Vitoria
The first fall freeze in Gasteiz / Vitoria typically comes around November 5, and the last spring freeze around April 18. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 201 days.
Gasteiz / Vitoria weather records
These records cover VITORIA/FORONDA during 1973–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Gasteiz / Vitoria station is 42°C, on August 11, 2025. The coldest is -18°C, on January 8, 1985.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 82 mm of precipitation, on July 16, 1997.
35 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.3°C per decade since 1976.
The best time to visit Gasteiz / Vitoria
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to July and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 10°C and lows near 1°C.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 17°C and lows near 5°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 12°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 18°C and lows near 7°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1° | 9° | 84 mm | 15 | 81% | 29% | 19° | -18° |
| February | 1° | 11° | 74 mm | 13 | 76% | 32% | 23° | -16° |
| March | 3° | 14° | 70 mm | 12 | 72% | 30% | 27° | -9° |
| April | 4° | 16° | 65 mm | 15 | 72% | 28% | 29° | -4° |
| May | 7° | 20° | 65 mm | 13 | 73% | 28% | 33° | -2° |
| June | 11° | 24° | 45 mm | 8 | 75% | 27% | 39° | 1° |
| July | 12° | 26° | 34 mm | 6 | 69% | 46% | 40° | 3° |
| August | 13° | 27° | 28 mm | 6 | 66% | 44% | 42° | 1° |
| September | 10° | 23° | 41 mm | 9 | 68% | 38% | 37° | 0° |
| October | 8° | 19° | 65 mm | 12 | 72% | 32% | 34° | -3° |
| November | 4° | 13° | 98 mm | 15 | 81% | 26% | 22° | -9° |
| December | 2° | 9° | 79 mm | 15 | 83% | 24% | 21° | -12° |
Station: VITORIA/FORONDA, 6 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1973–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Gasteiz / Vitoria climate questions
How much rain does Gasteiz / Vitoria get?
Gasteiz / Vitoria gets 749 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 140 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Gasteiz / Vitoria?
November is the wettest month in Gasteiz / Vitoria, with 98 mm. August is the driest, with 28 mm.
How many rainy days does Gasteiz / Vitoria have a year?
Gasteiz / Vitoria has about 140 days with measurable rain in an average year. November has the most, about 15.
What is the hottest month in Gasteiz / Vitoria?
August is the warmest month in Gasteiz / Vitoria, with an average high of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Gasteiz / Vitoria?
January is the coldest month in Gasteiz / Vitoria, with an average low of 1°C.
What is the record high temperature in Gasteiz / Vitoria?
Within the available 1973–2025 station history, the record high at the Gasteiz / Vitoria station is 42°C, set on August 11, 2025. The record low is -18°C, on January 8, 1985.
What is the sunniest month in Gasteiz / Vitoria?
July is the sunniest month in Gasteiz / Vitoria, with estimated sunshine of 46% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Gasteiz / Vitoria?
The first fall freeze in Gasteiz / Vitoria typically comes around November 5. The last spring freeze is around April 18.
What is the best time to visit Gasteiz / Vitoria?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to July and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.