Burgos
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When to go: Burgos month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Burgos are typically June, July and September, with average daytime highs around 23–28°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), January the coldest (average low 0°C), and April the wettest (about 74 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.3 | 0.2 | 58 | 5.2 |
| February | 10.1 | 1.0 | 51 | 6.9 |
| March | 11.8 | 2.2 | 62 | 8.0 |
| April | 15.0 | 4.3 | 74 | 9.8 |
| May | 18.8 | 7.3 | 55 | 11.3 |
| June | 23.9 | 11.5 | 52 | 12.3 |
| July | 27.9 | 13.4 | 14 | 13.3 |
| August | 28.5 | 13.9 | 11 | 12.3 |
| September | 23.0 | 11.1 | 28 | 10.5 |
| October | 18.5 | 8.3 | 60 | 8.1 |
| November | 11.4 | 3.6 | 67 | 6.1 |
| December | 8.6 | 1.7 | 45 | 5.0 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1255
The consejo (medieval urban commune) of Burgos was firmly in the hands of an oligarchic class of knights-villein, who provided the monarchs with cavalry: in 1255 and 1266 royal charters granted relief from taxes to those citizens of Burgos who owned horses and could arm themselve
- Documented history · 1250
The merchant oligarchy succeeded the cathedral chapter as the major purchasers of land after 1250; they carried on their mercantile business in common with municipal or royal functions and sent their sons to England and Flanders to gain experience in overseas trade.
- Documented history · 1281
A few families within the Santas Hermandades ('holy confraternities') like the "Good Templars" of Sarracín and Bonifaz succeeded in monopolising the post of alcalde (mayor); a special court, the alcalde del rey, was first mentioned at Burgos in 1281.
- Documented history · 1248
In the century following the 1248 conquest of Seville, Burgos became a testing ground for royal policies of increasing power against the consejo, in part by encouraging the right to appeal from the consejo to the king.
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01 · OverviewBurgos, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Burgos took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Burgos
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Burgos
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Burgos
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Burgos
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Burgos
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01 · Q&AWhere is Burgos located and what are its coordinates?
Burgos is situated in Spain at geographic coordinates 42.3411, -3.7018, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Burgos?
Burgos has a recorded population of approximately 176,418 and observes the Europe/Madrid time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Burgos?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Burgos include ES-ES, CA, GL, EU, OC, with EUR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Burgos?
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