The city is located on the coast of Asturias, in northern Spain, where the climate is much cooler and more humid than in the rest of the country.
blows frequently from the ocean, and can be strong, especially in the cold half of the year. On the other hand, the warm and dry southerly wind, which descends from the Cantabrian Mountains, can cause sudden increases in temperature due to the
effect. With this wind, the temperature can reach 20 °C (68 °F) in winter and 30 °C (86 °F) in summer (so the effects are less evident than in other areas of the Spanish north coast, such as Bilbao).
of the coldest month (January) is of 10.2 °C (50.4 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 20.5 °C (69 °F).
amounts to 955 millimeters (37.6 inches) per year.
, from December to February, is mild and rainy. Atlantic disturbances regularly pass over northern Spain, bringing rain and cloudy skies. Although the temperatures are generally mild, wind and humidity can increase the feeling of cold.
When the south wind blows, however, the temperature can reach 20 °C (68 °F) even in the middle of winter.
are quite rare, and don't produce remarkable effects. However, there may be some cold days, with highs around 5 °C (41°F).
, although the snow tends to melt quite early as the temperature rises above freezing, at least during the day.
On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature generally drops to 1/2 °C (34/36 °F). The cold record, -5 °C (23 °F), dates back to December 1980, while in January 1985, the temperature dropped to -4.5 °C (24 °F).
, from June to August or mid-September, is cool and cloudy. The weather is variable, so there can be drizzle, sunny spells and short showers.
It rarely gets hot: generally the temperature reaches 30 °C (86 °F) on the hottest days of the year, perhaps only for a day or two. However, it reached 36.5 °C (97.5 °F) in June 1998 and 34.5 °C (94 °F) in September 1983.
hours per year. We are at the levels of Berlin.
temperature ranges between 13 °C (55 °F) and 20 °C (68 °F). So, it never becomes warm for swimming, however, those who stand the cold can try to swim from July to September.
to visit Gijón is from June to mid-September, since it is the mildest and driest period of the year. It's better to bring a sweatshirt and a light jacket for the evening and for rainy days; an umbrella or a waterproof windbreaker can be useful too.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
10.2 °C, with a minimum of
6.6 °C and a maximum of
13.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.4 °C in January 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20 °C. However, it reached
23.6 °C in January 1999.
Precipitation amounts to
85 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
13 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
February, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
10.1 °C, with a minimum of
6.4 °C and a maximum of
13.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.8 °C in February 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20 °C. However, it reached
24.2 °C in February 2014.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
13 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11.6 °C, with a minimum of
8 °C and a maximum of
15.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.5 °C in March 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22 °C. However, it reached
27.4 °C in March 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
13 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.6 °C, with a minimum of
9.4 °C and a maximum of
15.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5 °C. However, it dropped to
1.2 °C in April 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21.5 °C. However, it reached
27 °C in April 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
13 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15 °C, with a minimum of
11.9 °C and a maximum of
18 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7.5 °C. However, it dropped to
5.4 °C in May 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23 °C. However, it reached
31.8 °C in May 1992.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
14 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
June is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.6 °C, with a minimum of
14.8 °C and a maximum of
20.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11 °C. However, it dropped to
7.6 °C in June 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25 °C. However, it reached
36.4 °C in June 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
17 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
July is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.8 °C, with a minimum of
16.9 °C and a maximum of
22.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13 °C. However, it dropped to
10.4 °C in July 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26 °C. However, it reached
31.4 °C in July 1993.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
19 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
August, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.4 °C, with a minimum of
17.4 °C and a maximum of
23.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14 °C. However, it dropped to
10 °C in August 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27 °C. However, it reached
32.4 °C in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
20 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.6 °C, with a minimum of
15.4 °C and a maximum of
21.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11.5 °C. However, it dropped to
7.2 °C in September 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26.5 °C. However, it reached
31 °C in September 1999.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
19 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
October is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.1 °C, with a minimum of
12.7 °C and a maximum of
19.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8 °C. However, it dropped to
4 °C in October 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25.5 °C. However, it reached
30.4 °C in October 2014.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.7 °C, with a minimum of
9.2 °C and a maximum of
16.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.4 °C in November 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22.5 °C. However, it reached
27 °C in November 2011.
Precipitation amounts to
125 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
16 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
10.9 °C, with a minimum of
7.3 °C and a maximum of
14.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.8 °C in December 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20.5 °C. However, it reached
24.4 °C in December 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 0 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
14 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.