Gijon, Spain Climate & Monthly Averages
Gijon has an oceanic climate. August is the hottest month, averaging 73° by day; January is the coldest at 54°.
Sunshine is a defining feature of Gijon's climate
Gijon runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. July averages 1.8 inches (45 mm) while the wet season peaks in January at 5.7 inches (146 mm). Highs range from 54°F (12°C) to 73°F (23°C).
How sun, temperature and rain fit together
Precipitation concentrates in January - 5.7 inches (146 mm) on 15 days - and thins out by July. At its warmest, in August, Gijon runs to 73°F (23°C) in the afternoon and back to 63°F (17°C) by dawn. January is the coolest month, with highs of 54°F (12°C) and lows near 43°F (6°C). Days and nights are about 6°C apart on average - narrower than about 89% of the cities we track.
Relative humidity averages 81% across the year, more humid than roughly 88% of the cities we track. Three of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is July through September. July is the brightest month at 11.4 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 8.7.
The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 91°F (33°C) and bottoms at 30°F (-1°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records.
More climate facts for Gijon
- Hottest month: August - highs near 73°F (23°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 54°F (12°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 91°F (33°C) high · 30°F (-1°C) low
- Wettest month: January (15 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.4 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic
- Annual swing: 11°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 6°C
- Average humidity: 81%
The most comfortable sunny-weather window
Best time to visit Gijon
April to September is the sweet spot for Gijon - the dry season is running but the afternoons are still bearable. Expect 68°F (20°C) in the afternoon and around 12 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
What to pack
Pack for Gijon with a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season and proper waterproofs rather than an umbrella - wet days are the norm here. Even in August, lows of 63°F (17°C) make an extra layer worth the space.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54° | 43° | 15 | 5.7 in | 6.0 h/day | 9.3 h | 47% | 80% |
| February | 56° | 44° | 13 | 4.6 in | 6.8 h/day | 10.4 h | 46% | 79% |
| March | 58° | 45° | 16 | 4.1 in | 8.6 h/day | 11.8 h | 50% | 79% |
| April | 60° | 48° | 13 | 3.5 in | 10.0 h/day | 13.4 h | 44% | 80% |
| May | 64° | 53° | 14 | 3.1 in | 11.0 h/day | 14.7 h | 45% | 83% |
| June | 68° | 58° | 14 | 3.8 in | 10.8 h/day | 15.4 h | 46% | 85% |
| July | 72° | 62° | 10 | 1.8 in | 11.4 h/day | 15.1 h | 34% | 83% |
| August | 73° | 63° | 11 | 2.4 in | 10.3 h/day | 14.0 h | 36% | 83% |
| September | 70° | 59° | 12 | 3.2 in | 9.7 h/day | 12.4 h | 40% | 83% |
| October | 67° | 55° | 13 | 4.3 in | 7.9 h/day | 10.9 h | 42% | 81% |
| November | 60° | 49° | 16 | 5.7 in | 6.4 h/day | 9.6 h | 53% | 81% |
| December | 58° | 46° | 14 | 4.8 in | 6.0 h/day | 9.0 h | 44% | 80% |
Gijon month by month
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Gijon's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 15 days
- Sunshine
- 6.0 h
- Daylight
- 9.3 h
February
- Rain
- 13 days
- Sunshine
- 6.8 h
- Daylight
- 10.4 h
March
- Rain
- 16 days
- Sunshine
- 8.6 h
- Daylight
- 11.8 h
April
- Rain
- 13 days
- Sunshine
- 10.0 h
- Daylight
- 13.4 h
May
- Rain
- 14 days
- Sunshine
- 11.0 h
- Daylight
- 14.7 h
June
- Rain
- 14 days
- Sunshine
- 10.8 h
- Daylight
- 15.4 h
July
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 11.4 h
- Daylight
- 15.1 h
August
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 10.3 h
- Daylight
- 14.0 h
September
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 9.7 h
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
October
- Rain
- 13 days
- Sunshine
- 7.9 h
- Daylight
- 10.9 h
November
- Rain
- 16 days
- Sunshine
- 6.4 h
- Daylight
- 9.6 h
December
- Rain
- 14 days
- Sunshine
- 6.0 h
- Daylight
- 9.0 h
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Gijon's coolest part of the year: January, February, March.
Seasonal weather under Gijon's sunnier skies
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Gijon is mild, with daytime highs averaging 60°F (16°C) and nights around 49°F (9°C); rain falls on around 43 of the 90 days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer brings comfortable warmth here - highs near 71°F (22°C), nights near 61°F (16°C), and rain falls on around 36 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 10.8 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Fall is crisp but comfortable here - highs near 66°F (19°C), nights near 54°F (12°C), and rain falls on around 41 of the 90 days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Gijon runs cool rather than cold, with daytime highs averaging 56°F (13°C) and nights around 44°F (7°C); rain falls on around 41 of the 90 days.
How unusual is Gijon?
- Gijon sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 57°F (14°C) as an annual average, 47.1 inches (1195 mm) of precipitation and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.
Gijon 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.