The climate of Badajoz can be defined as Mediterranean, even though winter nights are often cold, while the summer is particularly hot.
, 180 meters (600 feet) above sea level, and is crossed by the Guadiana River, which then marks the border with Portugal for many kilometers and flows into the sea in the Gulf of Cadiz.
of the coldest month (January) is of 9 °C (48 °F), that of the warmest months (July and August) is of 26.5 °C (79.5 °F).
, from December to February, is mild.
There are many sunny days, in which the air is mild during the day, but it can get cold at night. Also, in periods of good weather, fog can form at night and in the early morning.
However, there are also periods of bad weather, with wind and rain.
days are rare, however, due to the distance from the sea, there may be light frosts at night. On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature generally drops to -3/-4 °C (25/27 °F).
Occasionally, there may also be short cold spells. The cold record is -7 °C (19.5 °F) and was set in January 2005.
in Badajoz is very rare, because when it is cold there are no bad weather conditions, while the humid currents from the Atlantic are also mild. However, snow fell in February 1983, in January 2010 and in January 2021.
, from June to mid-September, is very hot and sunny, with very rare rains.
Highs are usually about 35 °C (95 °F) in July and August, however, there are periods of scorching heat. On the hottest days of the year, the temperature normally reaches 41/42 °C (106/108 °F).
The highest temperature is 45.5 °C (114 °F) and was recorded in July 2017. In 2003, the maximum temperature fluctuated between 41 and 45 °C (106 and 113 °F) from 29 July to 14 August. In 2016, it reached 43.5 °C (110.5 °F) in early September. In July 2020, the average maximum was 38.3 °C (101 °F).
However, the humidity is not high, and the daily temperature range is considerable, so that nights usually bring a bit of relief.
to visit Badajoz are April, May and October, though it can sometimes rain. Those who can stand the heat can also choose the summer, but they have to be prepared to stroll around the city with scorching heat.
In winter, you can find several pleasant days, sunny and spring-like, although it can get cold at night, and waves of bad weather are not excluded.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
9 °C, with a minimum of
3.7 °C and a maximum of
14.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2 °C. However, it dropped to
-7.2 °C in January 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
19 °C. However, it reached
23.2 °C in January 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.1 kph.
February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
10.6 °C, with a minimum of
4.5 °C and a maximum of
16.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1 °C. However, it dropped to
-5.6 °C in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21.5 °C. However, it reached
25.2 °C in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
10.6 kph.
March is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
13.5 °C, with a minimum of
6.9 °C and a maximum of
20.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.8 °C in March 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26.5 °C. However, it reached
30 °C in March 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
11.8 kph.
April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15.8 °C, with a minimum of
9.3 °C and a maximum of
22.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
2 °C in April 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C. However, it reached
33.2 °C in April 1997.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is of
12 kph.
May is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
19.6 °C, with a minimum of
12.3 °C and a maximum of
26.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7 °C. However, it dropped to
4.6 °C in May 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
38.6 °C in May 2001.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is of
11.1 kph.
June is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
23.8 °C, with a minimum of
15.7 °C and a maximum of
31.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11 °C. However, it dropped to
9.4 °C in June 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
39 °C. However, it reached
43 °C in June 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 47%.
The average wind speed is of
11.5 kph.
July is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
26.4 °C, with a minimum of
17.5 °C and a maximum of
35.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13.5 °C. However, it dropped to
10.8 °C in July 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
41 °C. However, it reached
45.4 °C in July 2017.
Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 12 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 83% of the time.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is of
11.2 kph.
August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
26.5 °C, with a minimum of
17.8 °C and a maximum of
35.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14 °C. However, it dropped to
12 °C in August 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
41 °C. However, it reached
44.8 °C in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 81% of the time.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is of
10.4 kph.
September is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
23.3 °C, with a minimum of
15.7 °C and a maximum of
30.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11 °C. However, it dropped to
6.4 °C in September 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37.5 °C. However, it reached
43.7 °C in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is of
9.3 kph.
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.4 °C, with a minimum of
12 °C and a maximum of
24.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6 °C. However, it dropped to
1.6 °C in October 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C. However, it reached
35.8 °C in October 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
9.1 kph.
November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13 °C, with a minimum of
7.4 °C and a maximum of
18.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1 °C. However, it dropped to
-4.4 °C in November 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24 °C. However, it reached
26.7 °C in November 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.6 kph.
December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
9.9 °C, with a minimum of
4.9 °C and a maximum of
14.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2 °C. However, it dropped to
-6 °C in December 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
19 °C. However, it reached
23 °C in December 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 30 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.3 kph.