Oviedo
The regional capital of Asturias, known for 9th-century churches on Monte Naranco, a Gothic cathedral and cider houses on Calle Gascona.
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Oviedo is the regional capital of Asturias in northern Spain, and its main administrative and business hub. It is an inland city, about 28 km from Gijón and 27 km from Avilés on the Bay of Biscay. Go for the 9th-century pre-Romanesque churches on Monte Naranco, the Gothic Cathedral of San Salvador and its Cámara Santa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and an evening in the cider houses. The historic core sits on hilly ground between the Nalón and Nora rivers.
Asturias Airport is about 45 km away, and Oviedo's railway station has long-distance trains to Madrid and Valencia. The historic center has been largely pedestrianized since 1991, and traffic is restricted on Calle Uría. Try fabada, cachopo and carbayones, and dry sidra in the cider houses on Calle Gascona. Rain falls throughout the year, June to August is the driest stretch, and summers can be hot.
Oviedo in five
- Take the train from MadridThe high-speed line through the Pajares tunnels has cut the Madrid journey to about 4 hours, so a train works well for a long weekend. Check the current timetable and fares.Getting around Europe
- Walk the old town before you see the cathedralThe car-free lanes link plazas, markets and the Gothic cathedral, whose Cámara Santa holds early medieval treasures. Check the cathedral's visiting hours and any ticket rules.
- Take a bus to Monte NarancoThe Pre-Romanesque churches of Santa María del Naranco and San Miguel de Lillo sit on a hill above the city. Check opening hours and any timed visit rules before you go.
- Drink cider the Asturian wayOn Calle Gascona, bars pour cider from a height into a wide glass, and a bottle is shared. Order a small plate of local food alongside, as it is part of the custom.
- Pack for rain and visit May to SeptemberOviedo is green because it rains often, especially in spring and autumn. Summer is the driest, and the Picos de Europa and the coast are far better in clear weather.Picos de Europa
Things to do in Oviedo
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Need to know
- Airport
- Asturias (OVD), about 45 min by road or bus
- Getting there
- Train from Madrid in about 4 hours; bus from León and Gijón
- Getting around
- On foot in the old town; buses to Monte Naranco
- Best base
- Old town for a first visit, or the center near the station
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 days; 4 with Gijón and the Picos
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain14 rainy daysHigh12°Low4°Cool, rainJanuaryRain
Poor
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 145 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, rain
- FebruaryRain12 rainy daysHigh13°Low4°Cool, rainFebruaryRain
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 115 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, rain
- MarchRain16 rainy daysHigh14°Low5°Cool, showersMarchRain
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 116 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, showers
- AprilRain15 rainy daysHigh16°Low7°Spring, showersAprilRain
Good
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 108 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, showers
- MayRain16 rainy daysHigh18°Low9°Mild, greenMayRain
Good
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 115 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, green
- JuneRain16 rainy daysHigh21°Low12°Long daysJuneRain
Good
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 140 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Long days
- JulyRain13 rainy daysHigh23°Low14°Warm, best weatherJulyRain
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 67 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, best weather
- AugustClear12 rainy daysHigh24°Low15°Warm, busy coastAugustClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 64 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, busy coast
- SeptemberRain13 rainy daysHigh22°Low13°Mild, calmSeptemberRain
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 89 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, calm
- OctoberRain13 rainy daysHigh20°Low11°Mild, rainOctoberRain
Good
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 117 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, rain
- NovemberRain16 rainy daysHigh15°Low7°Cool, rainNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 156 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, rain
- DecemberRain14 rainy daysHigh13°Low5°Cool, lightsDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 130 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, lights
Average daily high and low in Oviedo, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Oviedo
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 7°
- Humidity
- 82%
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 5%
Oviedo
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Monday, November 2
- Today17°3°5%Monday: Drizzle. High 17°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 5%.
- Tue13°6°28%Tuesday: Rain. High 13°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 28%.
- Wed14°3°3%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 14°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Thu15°3°0%Thursday: Clear. High 15°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri15°3°12%Friday: Drizzle. High 15°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 12%.
- Sat15°7°27%Saturday: Drizzle. High 15°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 27%.
- Sun20°7°57%Sunday: Drizzle. High 20°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 57%.
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Every year
- JulInterceltic Festival of AvilésAsturias, a day trip
- JulSemana Negra de GijónGijón, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Gijónabout 30 min by trainA coastal city with a beach, a harbor and a cider tradition.Read the guide
- Picos de Europaabout 1.5 hours by roadLimestone peaks and gorge walks; a car makes the day.Read the guide
- Cudilleroabout 1 hour by roadA fishing village that spills down a steep hillside to the harbor.
Before you go to Oviedo
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Rules for Oviedo, checked
- Non-EU visitors: check Schengen entry rules and the EU Entry/Exit System with the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs before you fly.Source
- The historic center is largely pedestrian and traffic is restricted on Calle Uría. Follow the signs and check the local traffic rules before you drive in.
- Inside the ring roads, the speed limit is 30 km/h under the city's Plan 30 scheme, which also promotes cycling.
- Tipping is not expected in bars and cafés. Rounding up the bill is the usual gesture.
Plan around Oviedo
The region's coast, mountains and villages
Read the guideGijón travel guideA seaside city about 30 minutes away
Read the guidePicos de EuropaLimestone peaks and valleys inland
Read the guidePamplona travel guideAnother northern city on a Camino route
Read the guideAll of SpainThe rest of the country and the rules for visitors
Read the guideOviedo FAQ
Is Oviedo worth visiting?
Yes for a small, walkable city with a Gothic cathedral, Pre-Romanesque churches, markets and cider houses. It is quiet and green, and it suits a stop between the Picos and the coast.
How many days do you need in Oviedo?
One to two days cover the old town, the cathedral and Monte Naranco. Add days for Gijón, the coast and the Picos de Europa, which are easier from Oviedo than from many other cities.
What is the best time to visit Oviedo?
June to September for the driest, brightest weather and the best days in the mountains. May and October are green and cooler, and winter is wet and quiet.
What is Asturian cider and how do you drink it?
A dry, sharp cider served by pouring it from a height to aerate it. A small amount goes into a wide glass, and you drink it in a gulp, leaving a splash. Bars on Calle Gascona show how.
Is Oviedo or Gijón better to stay in?
Oviedo for sights, culture and quiet evenings, Gijón for the beach and the harbor. They are about 30 minutes apart by train, so you can stay in one and visit the other.