AI-generatedVitoria-Gasteiz at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,970 h
- Rain a year
- 1,018 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 547 m
Climate in Vitoria-Gasteiz
Vitoria-Gasteiz has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,970 hours of sunshine a year, Vitoria-Gasteiz is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
08:2219:30
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 08:05–09:01 · evening 18:52–19:48
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:54–08:05 · evening 19:48–19:59
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 Vitoria-Gasteiz in October?
In October, Vitoria-Gasteiz is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 8 min08:22 – 19:30
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %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 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %32 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %41 %
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 Vitoria-Gasteiz
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 4.9 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Vitoria-Gasteiz, 44 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 6 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz
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 65 min
- Olive skin
- about 85 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz: 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, Vitoria-Gasteiz has about 12 rainy days with 90 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Vitoria-Gasteiz
How breezy and how cloudy Vitoria-Gasteiz 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz typically peaks at 14 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 65 % of the sky over Vitoria-Gasteiz: variable cloud, with about 4.9 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz
How often the day gets hot in Vitoria-Gasteiz (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, Vitoria-Gasteiz has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °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 Vitoria-Gasteiz
Snow is possible in Vitoria-Gasteiz, 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz.
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 Vitoria-Gasteiz
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, 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 | 11 | 9° | 2° | 2.8 h | 14 | 103 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | 10° | 2° | 4.0 h | 13 | 91 |
| MarchMar | 39 | 13° | 4° | 5.1 h | 14 | 92 |
| AprilApr | 49 | 15° | 6° | 5.9 h | 15 | 97 |
| MayMay | 69 | 18° | 9° | 6.7 h | 15 | 90 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 22° | 12° | 7.5 h | 11 | 74 |
| JulyJul | 85 | 24° | 14° | 8.0 h | 10 | 47 |
| AugustAug | 83 | 25° | 15° | 7.7 h | 10 | 53 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 22° | 13° | 6.2 h | 11 | 65 |
| OctoberOct | 69 | 18° | 10° | 4.9 h | 12 | 90 |
| NovemberNov | 26 | 12° | 5° | 3.2 h | 15 | 124 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | 9° | 3° | 2.6 h | 14 | 93 |
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
42.85° N, 2.67° W · 547 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Vitoria-Gasteiz
The best time to visit Vitoria-Gasteiz is from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. Rain is most frequent from October to May; the wettest month is November with 124 mm.
Vitoria-Gasteiz through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Vitoria-Gasteiz in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 13–18 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Vitoria-Gasteiz in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 22–25 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Vitoria-Gasteiz in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 12–22 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Vitoria-Gasteiz in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–10 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Vitoria-Gasteiz for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Vitoria-Gasteiz
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 Vitoria-Gasteiz: score 85 against 69. In July, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 69 | 85better |
| Day high | 18° | 24° |
| Night low | 10° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 90 mm | 47 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
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 – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – May
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Vitoria-Gasteiz month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January9° · 3 h
In January, Vitoria-Gasteiz is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 103 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Vitoria-Gasteiz in January23February10° · 4 h
In February, Vitoria-Gasteiz is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 91 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Vitoria-Gasteiz in February39March13° · 5 h
In March, Vitoria-Gasteiz is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 92 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Vitoria-Gasteiz in March49April15° · 6 h
In April, Vitoria-Gasteiz is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 97 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Vitoria-Gasteiz in April69May18° · 7 h
In May, Vitoria-Gasteiz is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 90 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Vitoria-Gasteiz in May79June22° · 8 h
In June, Vitoria-Gasteiz is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Vitoria-Gasteiz in June85July24° · 8 h
In July, Vitoria-Gasteiz is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 47 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Vitoria-Gasteiz in July83August25° · 8 h
In August, Vitoria-Gasteiz is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Vitoria-Gasteiz in August76September22° · 6 h
In September, Vitoria-Gasteiz is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Vitoria-Gasteiz in September69October18° · 5 h
In October, Vitoria-Gasteiz is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Vitoria-Gasteiz in October26November12° · 3 h
In November, Vitoria-Gasteiz is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 124 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Vitoria-Gasteiz in November16December9° · 3 h
In December, Vitoria-Gasteiz is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 93 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
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Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. Bilbao
In October Vitoria-Gasteiz has the better holiday weather (score 69 vs. 64). During the day Bilbao is 1 °C warmer than Vitoria-Gasteiz. Bilbao gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Vitoria-Gasteiz | Bilbao |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 69 | 64 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 13 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Vitoria-Gasteiz ranks 18 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 18Vitoria-GasteizThis page18°69
Planning a trip to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Weather for your travel dates
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Vitoria-Gasteiz 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.
Vitoria-Gasteiz has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).
- 46
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 84
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 69
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 14
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 40 min
- Distance
- 970 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz
When is the best time to visit Vitoria-Gasteiz?
The best time to visit Vitoria-Gasteiz 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Vitoria-Gasteiz?
Rain is most frequent from October to May; the wettest month is November with 124 mm. The driest month is July with 47 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Vitoria-Gasteiz get?
Vitoria-Gasteiz gets around 1,970 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.0 hours a day; in December there are 2.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Vitoria-Gasteiz in?
Vitoria-Gasteiz uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Vitoria-Gasteiz?
A nonstop flight from London to Vitoria-Gasteiz takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 970 km.
Which school holidays are best for Vitoria-Gasteiz?
Vitoria-Gasteiz has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 46, May half-term 71, Summer holidays 84, October half-term 69, Christmas holidays 14.
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