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Salamanca Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Salamanca 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 maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Salamanca, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in July to a chilly 10°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 1°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Salamanca typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 495 mm. The seasons in Salamanca, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 64 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 11 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 13 mm over 6 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Salamanca Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Salamanca, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.9 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Salamanca

Sun   Dec 22
12°C | -3°C
NW 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
10°C | 0°C
NE 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
12°C | 0°C
E 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Salamanca in Spain

During the months of May and September 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:
  • When is summer in Salamanca?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Salamanca have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Salamanca?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Salamanca?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Salamanca?
    October tops the wettest month list with 64 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Salamanca?
    July is the driest month with 13 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Salamanca?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 370 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.