Jaén climate
Jaén (Andalusia, Spain) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 17 °C62 °F, and about 422 mm17 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Jaén climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1254 | 235 | 744 | 391.6 | 6 |
| Feb | 1457 | 236 | 846 | 441.7 | 6 |
| Mar | 1763 | 540 | 1152 | 592.3 | 2 |
| Apr | 2169 | 846 | 1457 | 491.9 | 0 |
| May | 2678 | 1253 | 1966 | 321.2 | 0 |
| Jun | 3391 | 1762 | 2576 | 70.3 | 0 |
| Jul | 3798 | 2068 | 2883 | 20.1 | 0 |
| Aug | 3697 | 2068 | 2882 | 60.2 | 0 |
| Sep | 3086 | 1661 | 2373 | 281.1 | 0 |
| Oct | 2475 | 1153 | 1864 | 512.0 | 0 |
| Nov | 1661 | 542 | 1151 | 552.2 | 1 |
| Dec | 1355 | 236 | 846 | 502.0 | 5 |
| Year | 3798 | 235 | 1762 | 42217 | 21 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77% | 52% | 2.6 | 9:49 |
| Feb | 73% | 51% | 3.4 | 10:44 |
| Mar | 68% | 54% | 4.6 | 11:51 |
| Apr | 65% | 56% | 5.7 | 13:08 |
| May | 56% | 47% | 6.9 | 14:11 |
| Jun | 42% | 30% | 7.8 | 14:46 |
| Jul | 30% | 16% | 8.0 | 14:32 |
| Aug | 32% | 21% | 7.0 | 13:36 |
| Sep | 46% | 37% | 5.4 | 12:22 |
| Oct | 60% | 45% | 4.0 | 11:08 |
| Nov | 72% | 50% | 2.8 | 10:04 |
| Dec | 77% | 49% | 2.4 | 9:34 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Jaén is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 37 °C98 °F and a low of 20 °C68 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 12 °C54 °F and lows 2 °C35 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 21.5 °C38.7 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 422 mm17 in. The wettest three-month stretch is October–December, which brings 37% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–August. The wettest month is March (59 mm2.3 in), the driest is July (2 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 30% in July to 77% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 16%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in September to 8 km/h (5 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 9.6 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Jaén
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and September and October: average highs of 21 °C69 °F to 30 °C86 °F with 28 mm1.1 in to 51 mm2.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 37 °C98 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Jaén
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1254 to 14 °C57 °F, lows around 2 °C35 °F, about 44 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1763 to 26 °C78 °F, lows 540 to 12 °C53 °F, about 46 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3391 to 37 °C98 °F, lows 1762 to 20 °C68 °F, about 5 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1661 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 542 to 16 °C61 °F, about 45 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Jaén compares
Compared with Granada, about 67 km to the south, Jaén has practically the same average temperature and receives 6% more precipitation (422 mm17 in vs 397 mm16 in). The difference is largest in July (1.8 °C3.3 °F warmer).
Of the 46 places in Spain covered by World Climates, Jaén is the 24th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 30th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Spain climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Saïda (Algeria, Csa), Khouribga (Morocco, Csa) and Mascara (Algeria, Csa).
Nearby places
- Granada 67 km · 16 °C61 °F · 397 mm16 in
- Córdoba 87 km · 19 °C66 °F · 482 mm19 in
- Málaga 129 km · 19 °C66 °F · 505 mm20 in
- Almería 157 km · 20 °C69 °F · 238 mm9.4 in
- Marbella 170 km · 19 °C65 °F · 554 mm22 in
- Dos Hermanas 196 km · 19 °C66 °F · 492 mm19 in
- Sevilla 197 km · 19 °C66 °F · 468 mm18 in
- Albacete 217 km · 15 °C59 °F · 349 mm14 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Jaén?
July is the warmest month in Jaén, with an average high of 37 °C (98 °F) and an average low of 20 °C (68 °F).
What is the coldest month in Jaén?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 12 °C (54 °F) and an average low of 2 °C (35 °F).
When does it rain the most in Jaén?
March is the wettest month with about 59 mm (2.3 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Jaén?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May and September and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.