Alcalá de Henares Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Alcalá de Henares is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It's weather is marked by below-average rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Alcalá de Henares, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 34°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 11°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 1°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Alcalá de Henares tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 493 mm of rain/snow per year. Alcalá de Henares can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 67 mm of precipitation over 10 rainy days.
In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 7.8 mm of rainfall, spread across 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Alcalá de Henares Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Alcalá de Henares can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Alcalá de Henares.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 77%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 41%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December to 3 m/s in April.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Alcalá de Henares
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The best time of year to visit Alcalá de Henares in Spain
During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of July and August are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 67 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 8 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 350 hours of sunshine.
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