Climate guide for Jaca, Spain

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About Jaca

Jaca sits in a green basin of the Aragonese Pyrenees and has drawn pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago for centuries. Its cathedral, begun in the eleventh century, holds Romanesque carving and a museum of church art, and the pentagonal citadel below still rings the old town. The ski resorts of Candanchú and Astún are close, and the Somport pass leads over into France. Winter belongs to skiers, summer to walkers and pilgrims, and spring and autumn stay mild and quiet.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
The strongest months are July, August, May: July peaks at 10.0/10, while January drops to 4.8/10.
02Weather & what to pack
22°C and 28 mm of rain shape a typical July here. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Crowds & value
Book early for July, the busiest stretch; May is the value window at 9.0/10.

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When to visit Jaca: the short answer

The best time to visit Jaca is July, followed by August, May. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: July averages 22°C with 28 mm of rain and about 31 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 6.6/10.

Across the year Jaca swings from 3°C in January to 22°C in July, a 19-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 28 mm in July to 103 mm in September. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Jaca is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 5.2 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (22°C). Coolest: January (3°C). Driest: July (28 mm). Wettest: September (103 mm).

Jaca month by month

January in Jaca — off-season conditions

Hardest · 4.8/10

January averages 3°C (37°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Rainfall runs 59 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.2 hours of daylight.

It scores 4.8/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

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

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? July scores 5.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

February in Jaca: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 5.9/10

February averages 5°C (40°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 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.9/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 10/10 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? July scores 4.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

March in Jaca — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 5.8/10

Expect 7°C (44°F) in March. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 86 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 5.8/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 10/10 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, July is materially better in Jaca — 4.2 points higher on the same scale.

April in Jaca — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 8.3/10

April averages 9°C (48°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 49 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.2 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.3/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 10/10 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.

Flexible dates? July scores 1.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

May in Jaca — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)

Best window · 9/10

Temperatures hover around 13°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 52 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.4 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Jaca at 9/10 (3rd of 12), just behind July at 10/10.

Expect 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.

June in Jaca — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)

Best window · 8.8/10

June averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 78 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.1 hours of daylight.

A 8.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Jaca (4th of 12); only July scores higher, at 10/10.

Figure on 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.

July: the best month of the year in Jaca

Best window · 10/10

July averages 22°C (71°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Expect 28 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.8 daylight hours.

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

Plan for peak pricing, with 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 in Jaca — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)

Best window · 9.4/10

At 22°C (71°F) this is comfortable city weather in August, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

Budget for roughly 56 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.7 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Jaca at 9.4/10 (2nd of 12), just behind July at 10/10.

Expect 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, a packable rain layer.

September in Jaca: strong conditions, 6th of 12

Good · 7.7/10

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

103 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.

That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

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

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Jaca — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.

October in Jaca — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 6.6/10

October averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 92 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.6/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

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

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

Flexible dates? July scores 3.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

November in Jaca — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 5/10

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

Rainfall runs 84 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight.

It scores 5/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 10/10 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? July scores 5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

December in Jaca — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.9/10

Expect 5°C (40°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 59 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.9 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 4.9/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 10/10 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, July is materially better in Jaca — 5.1 points higher on the same scale.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Jaca, Spain?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Jaca are July, August, May. July is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 10.0/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Jaca year-round?
Jaca has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 3°C in January to 22°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 4.8 and 10.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Jaca?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Jaca are January (4.8/10), December (4.9/10), November (5.0/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Jaca?
September is the wettest month in Jaca, averaging about 103 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 28 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Jaca?
July sees the most sun in Jaca, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Jaca a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Jaca is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (July, August, May) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Jaca calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Jaca: 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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