Pamplona, Spain Climate & Monthly Averages
Pamplona has an oceanic climate. August is the hottest month, averaging 81° by day; January is the coldest at 47°.
Sunshine is a defining feature of Pamplona's climate
Pamplona runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. July averages 17 mm (0.7 in) while the wet season peaks in January at 4.1 inches (103 mm). Highs range from 47°F (9°C) to 81°F (27°C).
How sun, temperature and rain fit together
At its warmest, in August, Pamplona runs to 81°F (27°C) in the afternoon and back to 60°F (15°C) by dawn. January bottoms out at 47°F (9°C) in daylight, 34°F (1°C) after dark. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 103°F (40°C) and bottoms at 19°F (-7°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records. Snow falls on roughly 6 days a year, mostly December through March.
Precipitation concentrates in January - 4.1 inches (103 mm) on 13 days - and thins out by July. Sunshine averages 9.2 hours a day over the year, peaking in July at 12.9 hours.
More climate facts for Pamplona
- Hottest month: August - highs near 81°F (27°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 47°F (9°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 103°F (40°C) high · 19°F (-7°C) low
- Wettest month: January (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.9 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic
- Annual swing: 16°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 10°C
- Snow: about 6 days a year
- Average humidity: 77%
The most comfortable sunny-weather window
Best time to visit Pamplona
April to September is the sweet spot for Pamplona - the dry season is running but the afternoons are still bearable. Expect 73°F (23°C) in the afternoon and around 8 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 Pamplona with light clothing for the warm months, a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season and a compact umbrella or rain shell. Even in August, lows of 60°F (15°C) make an extra layer worth the space.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° | 34° | 13 | 4.1 in | 5.8 h/day | 9.4 h | 41% | 84% |
| February | 51° | 36° | 11 | 3.2 in | 7.2 h/day | 10.5 h | 38% | 81% |
| March | 55° | 39° | 13 | 3.0 in | 8.2 h/day | 11.8 h | 42% | 78% |
| April | 60° | 43° | 11 | 2.5 in | 10.0 h/day | 13.3 h | 36% | 74% |
| May | 67° | 48° | 9 | 2.1 in | 11.4 h/day | 14.6 h | 29% | 74% |
| June | 75° | 55° | 9 | 2.5 in | 12.2 h/day | 15.3 h | 30% | 73% |
| July | 81° | 59° | 4 | 0.7 in | 12.9 h/day | 15.0 h | 13% | 69% |
| August | 81° | 60° | 6 | 1.5 in | 12.3 h/day | 13.9 h | 18% | 68% |
| September | 73° | 54° | 9 | 2.3 in | 10.3 h/day | 12.4 h | 29% | 73% |
| October | 66° | 50° | 10 | 3.1 in | 8.2 h/day | 11.0 h | 34% | 77% |
| November | 55° | 42° | 13 | 3.7 in | 6.4 h/day | 9.7 h | 43% | 83% |
| December | 50° | 37° | 10 | 3.4 in | 5.7 h/day | 9.0 h | 34% | 86% |
Pamplona month by month
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Pamplona's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 13 days
- Sunshine
- 5.8 h
- Daylight
- 9.4 h
- Snow
- 2 days
February
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 7.2 h
- Daylight
- 10.5 h
- Snow
- 2 days
March
- Rain
- 13 days
- Sunshine
- 8.2 h
- Daylight
- 11.8 h
- Snow
- 1 day
April
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 10.0 h
- Daylight
- 13.3 h
May
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 11.4 h
- Daylight
- 14.6 h
June
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 12.2 h
- Daylight
- 15.3 h
July
- Rain
- 4 days
- Sunshine
- 12.9 h
- Daylight
- 15.0 h
August
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 12.3 h
- Daylight
- 13.9 h
September
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 10.3 h
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
October
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 8.2 h
- Daylight
- 11.0 h
November
- Rain
- 13 days
- Sunshine
- 6.4 h
- Daylight
- 9.7 h
December
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 5.7 h
- Daylight
- 9.0 h
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Pamplona's coolest part of the year: January, December, February.
Seasonal weather under Pamplona's sunnier skies
Spring (March through May)
Through spring, Pamplona is mild: 61°F (16°C) by day, 43°F (6°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 33 of the 90 days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Pamplona brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 79°F (26°C) and nights around 58°F (14°C); expect showers on roughly 19 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 12.5 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Pamplona runs cool rather than cold, with daytime highs averaging 65°F (18°C) and nights around 49°F (9°C); rain falls on around 32 of the 90 days.
Winter (December through February)
Through winter, Pamplona is brisk and cold: 50°F (10°C) by day, 36°F (2°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 34 of the 90 days, plus about 5 snowy days.
How unusual is Pamplona?
- Pamplona sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 54°F (12°C) as an annual average, 32.1 inches (815 mm) of precipitation and 9.2 hours of sun a day.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.
Pamplona 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.