Burgos, Spain Climate & Monthly Averages
Burgos has an oceanic climate. August is the hottest month, averaging 83° by day; January is the coldest at 45°.
Sunshine is a defining feature of Burgos's climate
Burgos runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. August averages 11 mm (0.4 in) while the wet season peaks in April at 2.7 inches (68 mm). Highs range from 45°F (7°C) to 83°F (28°C).
How sun, temperature and rain fit together
At its warmest, in August, Burgos runs to 83°F (28°C) in the afternoon and back to 57°F (14°C) by dawn. January is the coolest month, with highs of 45°F (7°C) and lows near 32°F (0°C). The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 103°F (40°C) and bottoms at 18°F (-8°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records. April is the wettest month at 2.7 inches (68 mm) over 12 days; August is the driest.
Sunshine averages 9.1 hours a day over the year, peaking in July at 13.4 hours. 2 months average under 20 mm of rain, the longest unbroken stretch running July through August. Four of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is May through June.
More climate facts for Burgos
- Hottest month: August - highs near 83°F (28°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 45°F (7°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 103°F (40°C) high · 18°F (-8°C) low
- Wettest month: April (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.4 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic
- Annual swing: 17°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 10°C
- Snow: about 8 days a year
- Average humidity: 72%
The most comfortable sunny-weather window
Best time to visit Burgos
The best time to visit Burgos is generally April to September, when the dry season is running but the afternoons are still bearable. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 73°F (23°C), with rain on about 7 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
What to pack
Pack for Burgos with light clothing for the warm months, a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season and a compact umbrella or rain shell. Note the gap between afternoon and night: August pairs 83°F (28°C) with 57°F (14°C).
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 32° | 9 | 2.2 in | 5.4 h/day | 9.4 h | 30% | 84% |
| February | 49° | 34° | 9 | 2.1 in | 6.8 h/day | 10.5 h | 32% | 79% |
| March | 53° | 36° | 12 | 2.3 in | 8.1 h/day | 11.8 h | 39% | 74% |
| April | 59° | 40° | 12 | 2.7 in | 9.8 h/day | 13.3 h | 40% | 71% |
| May | 66° | 46° | 10 | 1.9 in | 11.4 h/day | 14.6 h | 31% | 68% |
| June | 75° | 53° | 9 | 2.1 in | 12.4 h/day | 15.3 h | 30% | 67% |
| July | 83° | 57° | 3 | 0.6 in | 13.4 h/day | 15.0 h | 10% | 60% |
| August | 83° | 57° | 3 | 0.4 in | 12.3 h/day | 13.9 h | 9% | 59% |
| September | 73° | 52° | 6 | 1.2 in | 10.5 h/day | 12.4 h | 20% | 65% |
| October | 65° | 47° | 10 | 2.5 in | 8.0 h/day | 11.0 h | 32% | 71% |
| November | 53° | 39° | 12 | 2.5 in | 6.2 h/day | 9.7 h | 39% | 82% |
| December | 48° | 36° | 9 | 1.6 in | 5.2 h/day | 9.1 h | 30% | 85% |
Burgos month by month
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Burgos's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 5.4 h
- Daylight
- 9.4 h
- Snow
- 2 days
February
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 6.8 h
- Daylight
- 10.5 h
- Snow
- 2 days
March
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 8.1 h
- Daylight
- 11.8 h
- Snow
- 2 days
April
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 9.8 h
- Daylight
- 13.3 h
May
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 11.4 h
- Daylight
- 14.6 h
June
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 12.4 h
- Daylight
- 15.3 h
July
- Rain
- 3 days
- Sunshine
- 13.4 h
- Daylight
- 15.0 h
August
- Rain
- 3 days
- Sunshine
- 12.3 h
- Daylight
- 13.9 h
September
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 10.5 h
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
October
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 8.0 h
- Daylight
- 11.0 h
November
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 6.2 h
- Daylight
- 9.7 h
December
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 5.2 h
- Daylight
- 9.1 h
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Burgos's coolest part of the year: January, December, February.
Seasonal weather under Burgos's sunnier skies
Spring (March through May)
Spring runs cool rather than cold here - highs near 59°F (15°C), nights near 41°F (5°C), and rain falls on around 34 of the 90 days, plus about 2 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Through summer, Burgos brings comfortable warmth: 80°F (27°C) by day, 56°F (13°C) after dark, and rain comes on about 15 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 12.7 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Fall is crisp but comfortable here - highs near 64°F (18°C), nights near 46°F (8°C), and expect showers on roughly 27 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Through winter, Burgos runs cold: 47°F (8°C) by day, 34°F (1°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season, plus about 5 snowy days.
How unusual is Burgos?
- Burgos sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 53°F (11°C) as an annual average, 22.1 inches (561 mm) of precipitation and 9.1 hours of sun a day.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.
Burgos temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.