Climate - Huelva (Andalusia)

The climate of Huelva is Mediterranean, with mild, relatively rainy winters and hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in the southwest of Spain, in Andalusia, near the coast of the Gulf of Cadiz, at the confluence of the rivers Tinto and Odiel. On the coast near Huelva, we find Punta Umbría.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 11.5 °C (52.5 °F), that of the warmest months (July, August) is of 26 °C (79 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 530 millimeters (20.9 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 3 mm (0.1 in) in the driest month (July) to 105 mm (4.1 in) in the wettest (December). Here is the average precipitation.

Winter, from December to February, is mild.
There are many sunny days, in which the air is mild during the day, but quite cold at night. Also, in periods of good weather, fog can form at night and in the early morning.
However, there are also periods of bad weather, with wind and rain.
Very cold days are rare, however, on the coldest nights of the year, the temperature generally drops to freezing or nearly so.
The cold record is -5.5 °C (22 °F) and was recorded in February 1954. After the year 2000, the temperature dropped to -3 °C (26.5 °F) in January 2005 and to -2 °C (28.5 °F) in February 2012. However, even during the coldest days, it is very rare for the maximum to remain below 10 °C (50 °F).
Snow in Huelva is extremely rare. The last time that the city was covered in a white blanket was in February 1954.

Summer, from June to mid-September, is very hot and sunny, with very rare rains.
However, there are different periods, because the currents from the ocean (which remains cool even in summer) sometimes prevail, while at other times the currents blow from the interior, where there are scorching temperatures. And so, there may be periods with highs around 25 °C (77 °F), and others with highs around 35 °C (95 °F) and more. On the hottest days of the year, the temperature normally reaches 40 °C (104 °F).
The heat record is 44 °C (111 °F), recorded in July 2004. In 2016, the temperature reached 42 °C (107.5 °F) in early September.



On average, there are around 2,965 sunshine hours per year. Therefore the city is very sunny. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

The sea temperature ranges between 15 °C (59 °F) and 22 °C (72 °F). The Atlantic Ocean is not as warm as the Mediterranean, however, from July to September it is all in all acceptable for swimming. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Best Time

To visit Huelva you can choose the months of April, May and October, to avoid the summer heat and the winter rains, even though in these months it can sometimes rain. In summer it can be very hot, but you can take refuge on the beach.

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Huelva - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Huelva is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.4 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 6.2 °C (43.2 °F) and a maximum of 16.5 °C (61.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (34 °F). However, it dropped to -3.2 °C (26.2 °F) in January 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C (69.5 °F). However, it reached 24 °C (75.2 °F) in January 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In February, the weather in Huelva is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.4 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 6.8 °C (44.2 °F) and a maximum of 17.9 °C (64.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -2.2 °C (28 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, it reached 27.3 °C (81.1 °F) in February 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (60.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Huelva is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.7 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 8.9 °C (48 °F) and a maximum of 20.5 °C (68.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.2 °C (29.8 °F) in March 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F). However, it reached 31.6 °C (88.9 °F) in March 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (60.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Huelva is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.6 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 10.8 °C (51.4 °F) and a maximum of 22.4 °C (72.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (44 °F). However, it dropped to 3.6 °C (38.5 °F) in April 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F) in April 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (62 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Huelva is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.6 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 13.6 °C (56.5 °F) and a maximum of 25.7 °C (78.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.8 °C (42.4 °F) in May 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 38.9 °C (102 °F) in May 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Huelva is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 23.2 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 16.8 °C (62.2 °F) and a maximum of 29.5 °C (85.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11 °C (51.8 °F) in June 2000.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, it reached 40.7 °C (105.3 °F) in June 2015.
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 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 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20 °C (68 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In July, the weather in Huelva is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.9 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 19.1 °C (66.4 °F) and a maximum of 32.7 °C (90.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F). However, it dropped to 13.4 °C (56.1 °F) in July 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103.5 °F). However, it reached 43.8 °C (110.8 °F) in July 2004.
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 12 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (71 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In August, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Huelva is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.1 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 19.4 °C (66.9 °F) and a maximum of 32.8 °C (91 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it dropped to 14 °C (57.2 °F) in August 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F). However, it reached 43.4 °C (110.1 °F) in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 81% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In September, the weather in Huelva is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 23.4 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 17.3 °C (63.1 °F) and a maximum of 29.4 °C (84.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56 °F). However, it dropped to 10 °C (50 °F) in September 1994.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F) in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22 °C (71.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In October, the weather in Huelva is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.8 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 14.3 °C (57.7 °F) and a maximum of 25.3 °C (77.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (48.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.8 °C (42.4 °F) in October 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F). However, it reached 35.6 °C (96.1 °F) in October 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20.5 °C (69 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Huelva is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.1 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 10 °C (50 °F) and a maximum of 20.2 °C (68.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1 °C (33.8 °F) in November 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). However, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F) in November 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18.5 °C (65.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Huelva is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.4 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 7.5 °C (45.5 °F) and a maximum of 17.2 °C (63 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (35.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2.2 °C (28 °F) in December 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, it reached 24.6 °C (76.3 °F) in December 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 35 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (63 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.