Weather and climate in Colmenar Viejo (Spain)

The climate of Colmenar Viejo is slightly continental, with quite cold winters and hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in the Community of Madrid, at almost 900 meters (2,950 feet) above sea level, and about 15 kilometers (9 miles) from the northern outskirts of the Spanish capital. The Manzanares River flows a short distance away. A few kilometers to the north is the Sierra de Guadarrama, with peaks that exceed 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) and partially protect the city (as well as Madrid) from the cold north winds.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 5 °C (41 °F), that of the warmest months (July and August) is of 23.5 °C (75 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 555 millimeters (21.9 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 15 mm (0.6 in) in the driest months (July, August) to 80 mm (3.1 in) in the wettest (November). Here is the average precipitation.

Winter, from December to February, is quite cold, with sunny days, but also rainy periods.
Also, there may sometimes be very cold periods, and it can even snow.
On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature generally drops to -5/-6 °C (21/23 °F), but during the coldest winters it can drop to lower values. In January 2005, the temperature dropped to -10 °C (14 °F).

The summer, from June to August or mid-September, is hot and sunny. There can be torrid days, even though the air is dry, so the heat is more bearable.
On the hottest days of the year, the temperature typically reaches 37/38 °C (99/100 °F). The heat record is 40 °C (104 °F).



The sun often shines in summer, but there are many sunny days even in winter.

Best Time

To visit Colmenar Viejo, you can choose the month of May and the period from mid-September to mid-October, although it can rain and it can get cold at night. Those who can stand the heat can even choose the summer.

Colmenar Viejo - Weather by month

Based on the period 1986-2014

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5 °C (41 °F), with a minimum of 1.8 °C (35.2 °F) and a maximum of 8.2 °C (46.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (26 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14 °C (57.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 6.1 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 2.3 °C (36.1 °F) and a maximum of 9.9 °C (49.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (26.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (61 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.2 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 4.7 °C (40.5 °F) and a maximum of 13.8 °C (56.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.6 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 5.9 °C (42.6 °F) and a maximum of 15.3 °C (59.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 14.9 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 9.7 °C (49.5 °F) and a maximum of 20.1 °C (68.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.1 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 14.2 °C (57.6 °F) and a maximum of 26 °C (78.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 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 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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July is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.6 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 17.3 °C (63.1 °F) and a maximum of 29.9 °C (85.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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August, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.6 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 17.6 °C (63.7 °F) and a maximum of 29.7 °C (85.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 13.7 °C (56.7 °F) and a maximum of 24.3 °C (75.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (45 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.6 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 9.5 °C (49.1 °F) and a maximum of 17.6 °C (63.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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November is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 8.4 °C (47 °F), with a minimum of 5 °C (41 °F) and a maximum of 11.8 °C (53.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18.5 °C (65 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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December is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5.6 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 2.6 °C (36.7 °F) and a maximum of 8.7 °C (47.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15 °C (59 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 20 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).