Climate guide for Girona, Spain

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About Girona

Girona's old town climbs from the Onyar to the cathedral, whose steps and the painted houses along the river are the city's signature views. The Roman wall walk, the Arab baths and the Jewish museum cover its layers, and the Costa Brava beaches are half an hour away. April to June and September to October suit walking; summer is warm but busy, and the Temps de Flors flower festival fills May.

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Travel Tips

01Passeig de la Muralla Walk
Walk along the top of Girona's restored 9th-century Carolingian stone walls for uninterrupted skyline panoramas.
02Eiffel Bridge Over Onyar River
Cross the red iron Pont de les Peixateries Velles, designed by Gustave Eiffel in 1877 just before the Eiffel Tower.
03Girona Cathedral 90 Steps
Climb the grand 90 stone stairs to Girona Cathedral, home to the widest Gothic nave in the world.

Things to do in Girona

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When to visit Girona: the short answer

Plan Girona for June, with May, July close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: June averages 21°C with 45 mm of rain and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are January, December. If budget matters more than perfect weather, October is the strongest of the low-rate months at 7.8/10.

Across the year Girona swings from 7°C in January to 24°C in July, a 17-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 30 mm in July to 85 mm in October. In short, Girona is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 2.8 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (24°C). Coolest: January (7°C). Driest: July (30 mm). Wettest: October (85 mm).

Girona month by month

January in Girona: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.8/10

Expect 7°C (45°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 55 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 6.8/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Girona — 2.8 points higher on the same scale.

February in Girona: strong conditions, 9th of 12

Good · 7.5/10

Expect 8°C (46°F) in February. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 45 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 7.5/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Girona — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.

March in Girona — reliably good (7th best month)

Good · 8.4/10

March averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 50 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.4/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

April in Girona — one of the year's strongest windows (6th)

Best window · 8.5/10

Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 65 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.5 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Girona at 8.5/10 (6th of 12), just behind June at 9.6/10.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

May ranks 2nd of 12 for Girona — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.1/10

May averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 60 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.8 hours of daylight.

A 9.1/10 puts this among the year's best months in Girona (2nd of 12); only June scores higher, at 9.6/10.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

June: the best month of the year in Girona

Best window · 9.6/10

At 21°C (70°F) this is comfortable city weather in June, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

Budget for roughly 45 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.2 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Girona at 9.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

July in Girona — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)

Best window · 9.1/10

At 24°C (75°F) this is comfortable city weather in July, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

With around 30 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Girona at 9.1/10 (3rd of 12), just behind June at 9.6/10.

Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

August ranks 5th of 12 for Girona — one of the best windows

Best window · 8.6/10

August averages 24°C (75°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rainfall runs 50 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14 hours of daylight.

A 8.6/10 puts this among the year's best months in Girona (5th of 12); only June scores higher, at 9.6/10.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

September ranks 4th of 12 for Girona — one of the best windows

Best window · 8.7/10

September averages 21°C (70°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rainfall runs 70 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.5 hours of daylight.

A 8.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Girona (4th of 12); only June scores higher, at 9.6/10.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

October in Girona — reliably good (8th best month)

Good · 7.8/10

Temperatures hover around 16°C (61°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 85 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 7.8/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Girona — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.

November in Girona: strong conditions, 10th of 12

Good · 7.1/10

Expect 11°C (52°F) in November. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 70 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.8 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 7.1/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Girona — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.

December in Girona — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.9/10

December averages 8°C (46°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 55 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.2 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.9/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? June scores 2.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Girona, Spain?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Girona are June, May, July, September, August. June is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.6/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Girona year-round?
Girona has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 7°C in January to 24°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 6.8 and 9.6 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Girona?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Girona are January (6.8/10), December (6.9/10), November (7.1/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Girona?
October is the wettest month in Girona, averaging about 85 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 30 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Girona?
July sees the most sun in Girona, with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Girona a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Girona is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (June, May, July, September, August) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Girona calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Girona: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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