Zaragoza climate
Zaragoza (Aragon, Spain) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 16 °C61 °F, and about 367 mm14 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Zaragoza climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1254 | 236 | 745 | 261.0 | 7 |
| Feb | 1356 | 236 | 846 | 200.8 | 6 |
| Mar | 1763 | 541 | 1152 | 351.4 | 2 |
| Apr | 2170 | 846 | 1458 | 461.8 | 0 |
| May | 2578 | 1152 | 1865 | 441.7 | 0 |
| Jun | 3188 | 1660 | 2374 | 321.3 | 0 |
| Jul | 3493 | 1865 | 2679 | 180.7 | 0 |
| Aug | 3492 | 1865 | 2679 | 180.7 | 0 |
| Sep | 2883 | 1559 | 2271 | 311.2 | 0 |
| Oct | 2373 | 1152 | 1763 | 401.6 | 0 |
| Nov | 1660 | 642 | 1151 | 381.5 | 2 |
| Dec | 1254 | 337 | 745 | 190.8 | 7 |
| Year | 3493 | 236 | 1661 | 36714 | 24 |
“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 | 78% | 58% | 2.0 | 9:28 |
| Feb | 73% | 50% | 3.1 | 10:32 |
| Mar | 67% | 53% | 4.4 | 11:49 |
| Apr | 64% | 56% | 5.5 | 13:17 |
| May | 60% | 51% | 6.6 | 14:31 |
| Jun | 54% | 41% | 7.3 | 15:11 |
| Jul | 50% | 29% | 7.5 | 14:54 |
| Aug | 49% | 34% | 6.5 | 13:50 |
| Sep | 58% | 41% | 5.0 | 12:25 |
| Oct | 66% | 48% | 3.5 | 10:00 |
| Nov | 75% | 55% | 2.3 | 9:46 |
| Dec | 78% | 59% | 1.8 | 9:10 |
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 Zaragoza is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °C93 °F and a low of 18 °C65 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 12 °C54 °F and lows 2 °C36 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 19 °C34.2 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 367 mm14 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is March–May, which brings 34% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: July and August and December. The wettest month is April (46 mm1.8 in), the driest is July (18 mm0.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 49% in August to 78% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 29%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in October to 13 km/h (8 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 9.2 hours in December to 15.2 hours in June.
Best time to visit Zaragoza
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 °C70 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 31 mm1.2 in to 46 mm1.8 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 12 °C54 °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 Zaragoza
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1254 to 13 °C56 °F, lows 236 to 3 °C37 °F, about 22 mm0.9 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 25 °C78 °F, lows 541 to 11 °C52 °F, about 42 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 34 °C93 °F, lows 1660 to 18 °C65 °F, about 23 mm0.9 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 1660 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 642 to 15 °C59 °F, about 36 mm1.4 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 Zaragoza compares
Compared with Valencia, about 246 km to the south, Zaragoza is on average 3 °C5.4 °F cooler and receives 7% less precipitation (367 mm14 in vs 394 mm16 in). The difference is largest in December (3.9 °C7 °F cooler).
Of the 46 places in Spain covered by World Climates, Zaragoza is the 28th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 37th 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: Marseille (France, Csa), Tébessa (Algeria, Csa) and Batna (Algeria, Csa).
Nearby places
- Lleida 125 km · 16 °C61 °F · 439 mm17 in
- Pamplona 144 km · 12 °C54 °F · 968 mm38 in
- Logroño 158 km · 14 °C57 °F · 641 mm25 in
- Tarragona 187 km · 17 °C63 °F · 468 mm18 in
- Castelló de la Plana 198 km · 18 °C65 °F · 494 mm19 in
- Gasteiz / Vitoria 199 km · 12 °C53 °F · 931 mm37 in
- Donostia / San Sebastián 205 km · 15 °C59 °F · 1,069 mm42 in
- Andorra la Vella 219 km · 11 °C51 °F · 689 mm27 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Zaragoza?
July is the warmest month in Zaragoza, with an average high of 34 °C (93 °F) and an average low of 18 °C (65 °F).
What is the coldest month in Zaragoza?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 12 °C (54 °F) and an average low of 2 °C (36 °F).
When does it rain the most in Zaragoza?
April is the wettest month with about 46 mm (1.8 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 18 mm (0.7 in).
What is the best time to visit Zaragoza?
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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 369 m, while Zaragoza lies at about 214 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1 °C1.8 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.