What’s the climate like in Cantabria?
The current climate of Cantabria features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 24°C during the day to lows of 13°C. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 6°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Cantabria in recent years was 39°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 4°C in February 2018.
On average, Cantabria receives 1152 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Cantabria?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to Cantabria is May through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Cantabria. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Cantabria
The climate table of Cantabria shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 15 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 9 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 155 | 140 | 93 | 55 | 51 | 62 | 48 | 45 | 81 | 94 | 185 | 143 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 19°C
- Highest temperature: 24°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 13°C in January
- Precipitation: 1152 mm per year, averaging 96 mm per month
- Driest months: 45 mm in August, 48 mm in July and 51 mm in May
- Wettest months: 185 mm in November, 155 mm in January and 143 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Cantabria
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Cantabria, Spain. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Cantabria
This graph shows how much precipitation Cantabria, Spain, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Cantabria
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Cantabria, Spain. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Cantabria
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Cantabria, Spain. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Cantabria
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Cantabria, Spain, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Cantabria by Month
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