Zaragoza, Spain Climate & Monthly Averages
Zaragoza has a semi-arid climate. July is the hottest month, averaging 94° by day; January is the coldest at 53°.
Sunshine is a defining feature of Zaragoza's climate
Zaragoza runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. July averages 12 mm (0.5 in) while the wet season peaks in November at 2.0 inches (50 mm). Highs range from 53°F (12°C) to 94°F (34°C).
How sun, temperature and rain fit together
January bottoms out at 53°F (12°C) in daylight, 39°F (4°C) after dark. At its warmest, in July, Zaragoza runs to 94°F (34°C) in the afternoon and back to 68°F (20°C) by dawn. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 111°F (44°C) and bottoms at 26°F (-4°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records. 2 months average under 20 mm of rain, the longest unbroken stretch running July through August.
Average highs hold at or above 30°C for 3 months of the year, June through August being the unbroken run. Relative humidity averages 60% across the year, drier than about 85% of the cities we track. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of.
More climate facts for Zaragoza
- Hottest month: July - highs near 94°F (34°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 53°F (12°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 111°F (44°C) high · 26°F (-4°C) low
- Wettest month: November (8 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: semi-arid
- Annual swing: 20°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 11°C
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 3
- Average humidity: 60%
The most comfortable sunny-weather window
Best time to visit Zaragoza
The best time to visit Zaragoza 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 73°F (23°C), with rain on about 6 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in March.
What to pack
Pack for Zaragoza with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection and a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season. July nights average 68°F (20°C), so evenings rarely match the afternoons.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53° | 39° | 6 | 1.3 in | 7.4 h/day | 9.5 h | 18% | 73% |
| February | 58° | 41° | 5 | 1.1 in | 8.6 h/day | 10.5 h | 18% | 68% |
| March | 63° | 45° | 7 | 1.7 in | 9.5 h/day | 11.8 h | 22% | 61% |
| April | 69° | 49° | 8 | 1.8 in | 10.7 h/day | 13.3 h | 25% | 56% |
| May | 78° | 55° | 5 | 1.3 in | 12.6 h/day | 14.5 h | 16% | 50% |
| June | 87° | 64° | 6 | 1.3 in | 13.0 h/day | 15.2 h | 19% | 48% |
| July | 94° | 68° | 2 | 0.5 in | 13.6 h/day | 14.9 h | 7% | 45% |
| August | 92° | 68° | 2 | 0.5 in | 12.7 h/day | 13.8 h | 7% | 47% |
| September | 82° | 62° | 4 | 1.2 in | 10.9 h/day | 12.4 h | 14% | 56% |
| October | 73° | 55° | 6 | 1.8 in | 8.8 h/day | 11.0 h | 21% | 65% |
| November | 61° | 46° | 8 | 2.0 in | 7.6 h/day | 9.8 h | 27% | 73% |
| December | 54° | 41° | 5 | 1.0 in | 6.9 h/day | 9.2 h | 16% | 78% |
Zaragoza month by month
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Zaragoza's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 7.4 h
- Daylight
- 9.5 h
February
- Rain
- 5 days
- Sunshine
- 8.6 h
- Daylight
- 10.5 h
March
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 9.5 h
- Daylight
- 11.8 h
April
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 10.7 h
- Daylight
- 13.3 h
May
- Rain
- 5 days
- Sunshine
- 12.6 h
- Daylight
- 14.5 h
June
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 13.0 h
- Daylight
- 15.2 h
July
- Rain
- 2 days
- Sunshine
- 13.6 h
- Daylight
- 14.9 h
August
- Rain
- 2 days
- Sunshine
- 12.7 h
- Daylight
- 13.8 h
September
- Rain
- 4 days
- Sunshine
- 10.9 h
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
October
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 8.8 h
- Daylight
- 11.0 h
November
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 7.6 h
- Daylight
- 9.8 h
December
- Rain
- 5 days
- Sunshine
- 6.9 h
- Daylight
- 9.2 h
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Zaragoza's coolest part of the year: January, December, February.
Seasonal weather under Zaragoza's sunnier skies
Spring (March through May)
Through spring, Zaragoza settles into easy warmth: 70°F (21°C) by day, 50°F (10°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 19 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.9 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Summer runs hot here - highs near 91°F (33°C), nights near 66°F (19°C), and rain comes on about 10 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 13.1 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Fall brings comfortable warmth here - highs near 72°F (22°C), nights near 54°F (12°C), and expect showers on roughly 19 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Through winter, Zaragoza is crisp but comfortable: 55°F (13°C) by day, 40°F (5°C) after dark, and rain comes on about 16 days over the three months.
How unusual is Zaragoza?
- Annual precipitation is 15.4 inches (390 mm) - drier than all but 11% of the 3496 cities we track.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.
Zaragoza 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.