Alcala de Henares, Spain Climate & Monthly Averages
Alcala de Henares has a semi-arid climate. July is the hottest month, averaging 94° by day; January is the coldest at 51°.
Alcala de Henares's climate is a story of contrasts
A 22°C spread between its warmest and coolest months puts Alcala de Henares among the more strongly seasonal places we cover. July averages 94°F (34°C) by day; January averages 51°F (11°C), with nights at 34°F (1°C).
July
94° by day 67° at nightJanuary
51° by day 34° at nightThe two ends of the year
Precipitation concentrates in October - 2.8 inches (72 mm) on 9 days - and thins out by July. January sits at the other end of the year: 51°F (11°C) by day, 34°F (1°C) at night. July is the warm end of the year, averaging 94°F (34°C) by day and 67°F (20°C) overnight. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of.
July is the brightest month at 13.9 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 10.1. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 107°F (42°C) and bottoms at 15°F (-10°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records.
More climate facts for Alcala de Henares
- Hottest month: July - highs near 94°F (34°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 51°F (11°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 107°F (42°C) high · 15°F (-10°C) low
- Wettest month: October (9 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.9 h sun/day)
- Climate type: semi-arid
- Annual swing: 22°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 12°C
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 2
- Average humidity: 59%
Four distinct parts of the year in Alcala de Henares
Spring (March through May)
Spring runs cool rather than cold here - highs near 68°F (20°C), nights near 46°F (8°C), and expect showers on roughly 24 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.9 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Alcala de Henares is hot, with daytime highs averaging 90°F (32°C) and nights around 65°F (18°C); precipitation is sparse, near 1.5 inches (38 mm) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 13.3 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Alcala de Henares settles into easy warmth, with daytime highs averaging 70°F (21°C) and nights around 51°F (10°C); expect showers on roughly 23 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Through winter, Alcala de Henares stays firmly cold: 54°F (12°C) by day, 36°F (2°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 19 days across the season.
Alcala de Henares temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.
Choosing a season in Alcala de Henares
Best time to visit Alcala de Henares
The best time to visit Alcala de Henares is generally March to May and September to October, when temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 71°F (22°C), with rain on about 8 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in March.
What to pack
Pack for Alcala de Henares with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection and a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season. July nights average 67°F (20°C), so evenings rarely match the afternoons.
Monthly highs, lows and seasonal change
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51° | 34° | 6 | 1.6 in | 7.0 h/day | 9.6 h | 21% | 77% |
| February | 56° | 37° | 6 | 1.2 in | 8.3 h/day | 10.6 h | 20% | 70% |
| March | 61° | 40° | 10 | 2.4 in | 9.2 h/day | 11.8 h | 31% | 64% |
| April | 66° | 45° | 9 | 2.4 in | 10.7 h/day | 13.2 h | 31% | 60% |
| May | 76° | 52° | 5 | 1.2 in | 12.7 h/day | 14.4 h | 16% | 52% |
| June | 85° | 61° | 4 | 0.8 in | 13.3 h/day | 15.0 h | 14% | 44% |
| July | 94° | 67° | 1 | 0.2 in | 13.9 h/day | 14.8 h | 4% | 33% |
| August | 92° | 67° | 2 | 0.4 in | 12.7 h/day | 13.8 h | 6% | 36% |
| September | 81° | 58° | 6 | 1.8 in | 11.0 h/day | 12.4 h | 19% | 52% |
| October | 71° | 51° | 9 | 2.8 in | 8.6 h/day | 11.0 h | 29% | 64% |
| November | 59° | 43° | 8 | 1.9 in | 7.4 h/day | 9.9 h | 28% | 76% |
| December | 53° | 37° | 7 | 1.6 in | 6.5 h/day | 9.3 h | 22% | 81% |
Alcala de Henares from the coldest month to the hottest
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Alcala de Henares's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 7.0 h
- Daylight
- 9.6 h
February
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 8.3 h
- Daylight
- 10.6 h
March
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 9.2 h
- Daylight
- 11.8 h
April
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 10.7 h
- Daylight
- 13.2 h
May
- Rain
- 5 days
- Sunshine
- 12.7 h
- Daylight
- 14.4 h
June
- Rain
- 4 days
- Sunshine
- 13.3 h
- Daylight
- 15.0 h
July
- Rain
- 1 day
- Sunshine
- 13.9 h
- Daylight
- 14.8 h
August
- Rain
- 2 days
- Sunshine
- 12.7 h
- Daylight
- 13.8 h
September
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 11.0 h
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
October
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 8.6 h
- Daylight
- 11.0 h
November
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 7.4 h
- Daylight
- 9.9 h
December
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 6.5 h
- Daylight
- 9.3 h
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Alcala de Henares's coolest part of the year: January, December, February.
Where Alcala de Henares sits among other climates
- Afternoons run 12°C above the following night - a bigger day-to-night gap than 88% of the 3496 cities we track.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.