AI-generatedBurgos at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,310 h
- Rain a year
- 623 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 863 m
Climate in Burgos
Burgos has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 2,310 hours of sunshine a year, Burgos is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
08:2619:35
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 08:09–09:04 · evening 18:57–19:52
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:58–08:09 · evening 19:52–20:03
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Burgos in October?
In October, Burgos is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Burgos.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 9 min08:26 – 19:35
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 63 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %94 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %60 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Burgos
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.3 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Burgos, 48 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 7 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Burgos
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 80 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Burgos: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Burgos has about 10 rainy days with 58 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Burgos
How breezy and how cloudy Burgos is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Burgos typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 63 % of the sky over Burgos: variable cloud, with about 5.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Burgos
How often the day gets hot in Burgos (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Burgos has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Burgos
Snow is possible in Burgos, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Burgos.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Burgos
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in August (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14 | 7° | 0° | 2.8 h | 12 | 56 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | 9° | 0° | 4.3 h | 10 | 48 |
| MarchMar | 41 | 12° | 2° | 5.7 h | 12 | 54 |
| AprilApr | 52 | 14° | 4° | 6.4 h | 13 | 68 |
| MayMay | 77 | 18° | 7° | 7.8 h | 13 | 70 |
| JuneJun | 90 | 23° | 11° | 9.3 h | 9 | 53 |
| JulyJul | 97 | 26° | 13° | 10.6 h | 6 | 30 |
| AugustAug | 97 | 27° | 14° | 9.9 h | 6 | 26 |
| SeptemberSep | 88 | 22° | 11° | 7.7 h | 8 | 40 |
| OctoberOct | 73 | 17° | 8° | 5.3 h | 10 | 58 |
| NovemberNov | 24 | 10° | 4° | 3.2 h | 13 | 67 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | 8° | 1° | 2.7 h | 10 | 52 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
42.34° N, 3.70° W · 863 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Burgos
The best time to visit Burgos is from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to October. Rain is most frequent from April to May and in November; the wettest month is May with 70 mm.
Burgos through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Burgos in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 12–18 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Burgos in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–27 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Burgos in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 10–22 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Burgos in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–9 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Burgos for you.
Your best months: June – July, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Burgos
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Burgos: score 97 against 73. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. July has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 73 | 97better |
| Day high | 17° | 26° |
| Night low | 8° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 5.3 h | 10.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 58 mm | 30 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – May, Nov
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Burgos month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January7° · 3 h
In January, Burgos is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 56 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Burgos.
Burgos in January24February9° · 4 h
In February, Burgos is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 48 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Burgos.
Burgos in February41March12° · 6 h
In March, Burgos is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 54 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Burgos.
Burgos in March52April14° · 6 h
In April, Burgos is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Burgos.
Burgos in April77May18° · 8 h
In May, Burgos is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Burgos.
Burgos in May90June23° · 9 h
In June, Burgos is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Burgos.
Burgos in June97July26° · 11 h
In July, Burgos is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Burgos.
Burgos in July97August27° · 10 h
In August, Burgos is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 26 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Burgos.
Burgos in August88September22° · 8 h
In September, Burgos is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Burgos.
Burgos in September73October17° · 5 h
In October, Burgos is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Burgos.
Burgos in October24November10° · 3 h
In November, Burgos is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Burgos.
Burgos in November16December8° · 3 h
In December, Burgos is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Burgos.
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Burgos vs. Vitoria-Gasteiz
In October the holiday weather in Burgos and Vitoria-Gasteiz is about equally good (score 73 vs. 69). During the day Vitoria-Gasteiz is 1 °C warmer than Burgos.
| in October | Burgos | Vitoria-Gasteiz |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 73 | 69 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 12 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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- 12BurgosThis page17°73
Planning a trip to Burgos
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Burgos in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Burgos has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).
- 49
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 97
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 73
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 15
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,040 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Burgos
When is the best time to visit Burgos?
The best time to visit Burgos is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Burgos?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Burgos?
Rain is most frequent from April to May and in November; the wettest month is May with 70 mm. The driest month is August with 26 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Burgos get?
Burgos gets around 2,310 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.6 hours a day; in December there are 2.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Burgos in?
Burgos uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Burgos?
A nonstop flight from London to Burgos takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,040 km.
Which school holidays are best for Burgos?
Burgos has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 80, Summer holidays 97, October half-term 73, Christmas holidays 15.
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