Salamanca climate
Salamanca (Castille and León, Spain) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 13 °C55 °F, and about 409 mm16 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Salamanca climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 847 | 032 | 439 | 401.6 | 14 |
| Feb | 1049 | 031 | 540 | 321.3 | 13 |
| Mar | 1356 | 235 | 846 | 401.6 | 7 |
| Apr | 1662 | 440 | 1051 | 461.8 | 2 |
| May | 2170 | 846 | 1558 | 381.5 | 0 |
| Jun | 2781 | 1254 | 2068 | 230.9 | 0 |
| Jul | 3188 | 1458 | 2373 | 100.4 | 0 |
| Aug | 3187 | 1558 | 2373 | 130.5 | 0 |
| Sep | 2678 | 1253 | 1966 | 240.9 | 0 |
| Oct | 1966 | 846 | 1356 | 602.3 | 0 |
| Nov | 1254 | 337 | 745 | 471.8 | 4 |
| Dec | 948 | 033 | 540 | 381.5 | 12 |
| Year | 3188 | 031 | 1355 | 40916 | 52 |
“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 | 85% | 63% | 2.1 | 9:32 |
| Feb | 80% | 57% | 3.1 | 10:35 |
| Mar | 75% | 60% | 4.2 | 11:49 |
| Apr | 72% | 61% | 5.4 | 13:15 |
| May | 64% | 54% | 6.6 | 14:27 |
| Jun | 54% | 41% | 7.5 | 15:06 |
| Jul | 44% | 24% | 7.9 | 14:50 |
| Aug | 43% | 29% | 6.8 | 13:48 |
| Sep | 52% | 40% | 5.2 | 12:24 |
| Oct | 68% | 53% | 3.5 | 11:02 |
| Nov | 82% | 60% | 2.3 | 9:49 |
| Dec | 84% | 61% | 1.9 | 9:14 |
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 Salamanca is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C88 °F and a low of 14 °C58 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 8 °C47 °F and lows 0 °C32 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 18.8 °C33.8 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 409 mm16 in. The wettest three-month stretch is October–December, which brings 35% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: July and August. The wettest month is October (60 mm2.3 in), the driest is July (10 mm0.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 43% in August to 85% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 24%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (5 mph) in September to 11 km/h (7 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 9.2 hours in December to 15.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Salamanca
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and June and September and October: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 23 mm0.9 in to 60 mm2.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 8 °C47 °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 Salamanca
- Winter (December–February) — highs 847 to 10 °C49 °F, lows around 0 °C31 °F, about 37 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1356 to 21 °C70 °F, lows 235 to 8 °C46 °F, about 41 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2781 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 1254 to 15 °C58 °F, about 15 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1254 to 26 °C78 °F, lows 337 to 12 °C53 °F, about 43 mm1.7 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 Salamanca compares
Compared with Valladolid, about 110 km to the northeast, Salamanca has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in April (0.6 °C1.2 °F cooler).
Of the 46 places in Spain covered by World Climates, Salamanca is the 42nd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 32nd 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: Tokat (Turkey, Csa), Isparta (Turkey, Csa) and Afyonkarahisar (Turkey, Csa).
Nearby places
- Valladolid 110 km · 13 °C55 °F · 422 mm17 in
- Madrid 176 km · 14 °C58 °F · 447 mm18 in
- Parla 180 km · 15 °C58 °F · 370 mm15 in
- León 182 km · 11 °C52 °F · 547 mm22 in
- Viseu 192 km · 14 °C57 °F · 1,016 mm40 in
- Alcalá de Henares 202 km · 15 °C58 °F · 405 mm16 in
- Burgos 223 km · 11 °C51 °F · 632 mm25 in
- Ourense 238 km · 15 °C59 °F · 1,144 mm45 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Salamanca?
July is the warmest month in Salamanca, with an average high of 31 °C (88 °F) and an average low of 14 °C (58 °F).
What is the coldest month in Salamanca?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 8 °C (47 °F) and an average low of 0 °C (32 °F).
When does it rain the most in Salamanca?
October is the wettest month with about 60 mm (2.3 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 10 mm (0.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Salamanca?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and June 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.