Parla climate
Parla (Madrid, Spain) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 15 °C58 °F, and about 370 mm15 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Parla climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1049 | 031 | 540 | 281.1 | 14 |
| Feb | 1253 | 032 | 642 | 321.3 | 11 |
| Mar | 1560 | 337 | 948 | 421.7 | 5 |
| Apr | 1966 | 642 | 1254 | 461.8 | 1 |
| May | 2476 | 1049 | 1763 | 341.3 | 0 |
| Jun | 3188 | 1559 | 2373 | 160.6 | 0 |
| Jul | 3595 | 1865 | 2680 | 60.2 | 0 |
| Aug | 3493 | 1865 | 2679 | 110.4 | 0 |
| Sep | 2883 | 1457 | 2170 | 220.9 | 0 |
| Oct | 2171 | 948 | 1559 | 562.2 | 0 |
| Nov | 1457 | 338 | 947 | 441.7 | 4 |
| Dec | 1051 | 032 | 541 | 331.3 | 12 |
| Year | 3595 | 031 | 1558 | 37015 | 46 |
“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 | 83% | 57% | 2.1 | 9:36 |
| Feb | 76% | 52% | 3.0 | 10:37 |
| Mar | 70% | 57% | 4.2 | 11:50 |
| Apr | 66% | 59% | 5.4 | 13:13 |
| May | 57% | 54% | 6.6 | 14:23 |
| Jun | 44% | 38% | 7.5 | 15:01 |
| Jul | 32% | 23% | 7.8 | 14:46 |
| Aug | 33% | 29% | 6.8 | 13:45 |
| Sep | 46% | 41% | 5.2 | 12:24 |
| Oct | 64% | 51% | 3.5 | 11:03 |
| Nov | 77% | 56% | 2.3 | 9:53 |
| Dec | 82% | 56% | 1.9 | 9:19 |
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 Parla is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C95 °F and a low of 18 °C65 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 10 °C49 °F and lows 0 °C31 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 21.9 °C39.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 370 mm15 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is October–December, which brings 36% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–August. The wettest month is October (56 mm2.2 in), the driest is July (6 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 32% in July to 83% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 23%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in December to 10 km/h (6 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 9.3 hours in December to 15.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit Parla
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and September and October: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 22 mm0.9 in to 56 mm2.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 10 °C49 °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 Parla
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1049 to 12 °C53 °F, lows around 0 °C31 °F, about 31 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1560 to 24 °C76 °F, lows 337 to 10 °C49 °F, about 41 mm1.6 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 3188 to 35 °C95 °F, lows 1559 to 18 °C65 °F, about 11 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1457 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 338 to 14 °C57 °F, about 41 mm1.6 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 Parla compares
Compared with Madrid, about 21 km to the north, Parla is on average 0.3 °C0.6 °F warmer and receives 17% less precipitation (370 mm15 in vs 447 mm18 in). The difference is largest in August (0.6 °C1 °F warmer).
Of the 46 places in Spain covered by World Climates, Parla is the 38th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 36th 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: Batna (Algeria, Csa), El Achir (Algeria, Csa) and Khenchela (Algeria, Csa).
Nearby places
- Madrid 21 km · 14 °C58 °F · 447 mm18 in
- Alcalá de Henares 44 km · 15 °C58 °F · 405 mm16 in
- Valladolid 177 km · 13 °C55 °F · 422 mm17 in
- Salamanca 180 km · 13 °C55 °F · 409 mm16 in
- Albacete 214 km · 15 °C59 °F · 349 mm14 in
- Burgos 234 km · 11 °C51 °F · 632 mm25 in
- Logroño 271 km · 14 °C57 °F · 641 mm25 in
- Jaén 274 km · 17 °C62 °F · 422 mm17 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Parla?
July is the warmest month in Parla, with an average high of 35 °C (95 °F) and an average low of 18 °C (65 °F).
What is the coldest month in Parla?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 10 °C (49 °F) and an average low of 0 °C (31 °F).
When does it rain the most in Parla?
October is the wettest month with about 56 mm (2.2 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Parla?
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.