Climate - Oviedo (Asturias)

The climate of Oviedo is temperate oceanic, with mild, rainy winters and cool, relatively rainy summers.
The city is located in northern Spain, in Asturias, about 25 km (15 mi) away from the coast of the Cantabrian Sea, at an altitude ranging between 160 meters (525 feet) and 340 meters (1,115 ft). The historic center is 230 meters (755 ft), while the weather station is in the highest part, at 340 meters (1,115 ft). Just north of the city is a hill, 640 meter (2,100 ft) high, Mount Naranco. About 15 km (9 mi) to the south there is a small mountain range, the Sierra del Aramo, which reaches 1,791 meters (5,876 ft), while further south are the Cantabrian Mountains, beyond which we find the autonomous community of Castile and León.
The wind blows frequently 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 foehn effect. With this wind, the temperature can exceed 20 °C (68 °F) in winter and 30 °C (86 °F) in summer.
At night, fog can form, even in summer.

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 8.4 °C (47 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 19.3 °C (66.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 1,005 millimeters (39.6 inches) per year. It ranges from 45 mm (1.8 in) in the driest month (July) to 120 mm (4.7 in) in the wettest (November). Here is the average precipitation.

Winter, 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.
Sometimes there may be cold waves, in which the temperature can drop to -2/-3 °C (27/28 °F) at night and can remain around 5 °C (41 °F) during the day.
Since the 1970s, the coldest record is -6 °C (21 °F) and dates back to January 1985. Later, the temperature dropped to -4 °C (25 °F) in February 1979 and February 1996.
In Oviedo, unlike on the coast (see Gijón), snow is not so rare. In fact, the distance from the coast and the altitude slightly above sea level are already sufficient to bring snow, albeit once or twice a year.
Snow is more abundant in the high areas of the city. In the past, there were heavy snowfalls, such as that of February 1954, when snow depth reached 40 cm (15.5 inches). Subsequently, there have been a few episodes where the snow thickness has reached 15-30 cm (6-12 in), such as those of February 1983, January 1985, January 1987, and March 1st 1993.

The summer, 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 32/33 °C (89/91 °F) on the hottest days of the year, perhaps only for a day or two. However, from time to time, the temperature can reach very high values. In fact, it reached 37 °C (98.5 °F) in July 2016, 36.5 °C (97.5 °F) in September 1988, and 35.5 °C (96 °F) in June 2000 and August 2003.



On average, there are around 1,755 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Best Time

The best time to visit Oviedo 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.

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Oviedo - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 8.4 °C (47 °F), with a minimum of 4.8 °C (40.6 °F) and a maximum of 12.1 °C (53.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31.5 °F). However, it dropped to -4 °C (24.8 °F) in January 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it reached 23.4 °C (74.1 °F) in January 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 11 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 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 8.7 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 4.7 °C (40.4 °F) and a maximum of 12.8 °C (55 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3.8 °C (25.2 °F) in February 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F). However, it reached 24.6 °C (76.3 °F) in February 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.6 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 6.2 °C (43.1 °F) and a maximum of 15.1 °C (59.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (34 °F). However, it dropped to -3.6 °C (25.5 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it reached 26.8 °C (80.2 °F) in March 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.6 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 7.2 °C (44.9 °F) and a maximum of 16.1 °C (61 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to 0.4 °C (32.7 °F) in April 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75.5 °F). However, it reached 31.5 °C (88.7 °F) in April 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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May is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 14.2 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 9.8 °C (49.6 °F) and a maximum of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F). However, it dropped to 2.8 °C (37 °F) in May 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (81 °F). However, it reached 33.5 °C (92.3 °F) in May 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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June is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.9 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 12.6 °C (54.7 °F) and a maximum of 21.1 °C (70 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (47 °F). However, it dropped to 5.6 °C (42.1 °F) in June 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F). However, it reached 35.5 °C (95.9 °F) in June 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 9 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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July is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.8 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 14.6 °C (58.4 °F) and a maximum of 23 °C (73.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51.5 °F). However, it dropped to 8.7 °C (47.7 °F) in July 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F) in July 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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August, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.3 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 15 °C (59 °F) and a maximum of 23.7 °C (74.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F). However, it dropped to 8.6 °C (47.5 °F) in August 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F). However, it reached 35.6 °C (96.1 °F) in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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September is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.6 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 13.2 °C (55.7 °F) and a maximum of 22 °C (71.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F). However, it dropped to 5.2 °C (41.4 °F) in September 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 33.5 °C (92.3 °F) in September 1999.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), 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 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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October is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 14.8 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 10.6 °C (51.1 °F) and a maximum of 19 °C (66.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (41.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1 °C (33.8 °F) in October 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 31.7 °C (89.1 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 12 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 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.8 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 7.2 °C (44.9 °F) and a maximum of 14.4 °C (57.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -1.4 °C (29.5 °F) in November 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, it reached 24.7 °C (76.5 °F) in November 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), 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 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.0 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 5.4 °C (41.7 °F) and a maximum of 12.6 °C (54.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (31.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3.6 °C (25.5 °F) in December 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it reached 22.5 °C (72.5 °F) in December 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 12 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 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).