Weather and climate in Toledo (Castile La Mancha)

In Toledo, the capital of the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, the climate is transitional Mediterranean, with some continental characteristics, and semi-arid. The daily temperature variation is often high, and the summer is particularly hot.
The city has a climate similar to that of Madrid, but a little warmer and more arid, as it is located further south (about 65 kilometers or 40 miles to the southwest), and at a lower altitude, in fact, the city center is at 515 meters (1,700 feet) above sea level instead of 650 mt (2,100 ft).
Toledo is crossed by the Tagus, the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula, which heads west and flows into the sea near Lisbon.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 7 °C (44.5 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 27.3 °C (81.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation is quite low: it totals 350 millimeters (13.8 inches) per year, and in fact, the landscape is arid, especially during the summer months. The rains, however, are quite frequent in spring and autumn. In May, and more rarely in summer, some thunderstorms can break out in the afternoon, however, it almost never rains from June to August. Here is the average precipitation.

Winter, from December to February, is fairly mild. Rainfall, which is brought by Atlantic depressions, is not abundant because of the distance from the sea.
Days can be mild, especially when the Azores anticyclone settles on the Iberian Peninsula, bringing periods of good weather also in winter, with highs around 15/18 °C (59/64 °F), but nights are usually cold, with lows close to the freezing point.
Sometimes, cold waves can occur. On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature typically drops to around -5 °C (41 °F).
In January 1945, the temperature dropped to -14.5 °C (6 °F), but this was an exceptional event. Later, it dropped to -8 °C (17.5 °F) in December 1954, to -9 °C (16 °F) in December 1962, February 1983 and January 1985, and to -11.5 °C (12 °F) in January 2005. In January 2021, the lowest temperature of the last decades was reached with -13.5 °C (8 °F).
Snowfalls in Toledo are usually rare and not abundant. Light snowfalls can be observed quite often, but there is rarely a major accumulation. The snowfall of January 2021, when 30 to 40 centimeters (12 to 16 inches) of snow fell depending on the area of the city, was the most intense of the last 50 years, and perhaps even the last 100.

Summer, from June to August or mid-September, is hot and sunny. The heat is usually intense during the day, since the maximum temperature easily reaches 37/38 °C (99/100 °F), although the air is dry, so it is more bearable. At night, however, the temperature decreases in a remarkable way, usually giving a bit of relief, though this only happens late at night, because due to the time zone adopted, the sun sets late, and in the evening it is still hot.
On the hottest days of the year, the temperature typically reaches 40/41 °C (104/106 °F). In August 2012, in July 2015 and in July 2017, it reached 43 °C (109.5 °F), while in August 2021 the record was broken with 44 °C (111 °F).

Spring and autumn are mild and characterized by variable weather, in fact, there are sunny periods, but also periods of clouds and rain brought by Atlantic depressions.



The amount of sunshine in Toledo is excellent in summer, when clear skies prevail: in July, there are on average 12 hours of sunshine per day. Sunny days are possible throughout the year, but in winter, the average drops to 4 hours per day in December and 5 hours in January.
However, with 2,900 hours per year, we are at the highest level in Europe. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Best Time

The best times to visit Toledo are spring and autumn, especially from mid-April to late May and from mid-September to mid-October. In June, it can get hot during the day, especially in the second half of the month. In April, it can still be a bit cold, especially in the first part of the month.
September, too, is a good month, but it can still be hot at the beginning, while during the month, the first rains may occur. In October, the air is often mild, however, the days get shorter, the rains are more frequent, and it can start to get a bit chilly at night, especially in the second half of the month.
Those who can stand the heat can also choose July and August, but they must be prepared to stroll around the city in hot weather.
The temperature range between day and night is often high, so it is helpful to dress in layers and take something warmer: you may want a light sweatshirt for the evening even in summer.

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Toledo - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 7.2 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 2.4 °C (36.3 °F) and a maximum of 11.9 °C (53.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (26 °F). However, it dropped to -11.4 °C (11.5 °F) in January 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17.5 °C (64 °F). However, it reached 20.7 °C (69.3 °F) in January 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 8.9 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 3.4 °C (38.1 °F) and a maximum of 14.4 °C (57.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (29 °F). However, it dropped to -6.1 °C (21 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20 °C (68.5 °F). However, it reached 23.8 °C (74.8 °F) in February 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 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 57% 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 11.8 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 5.6 °C (42.1 °F) and a maximum of 18 °C (64.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5.8 °C (21.6 °F) in March 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). However, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F) in March 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 4 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 59%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 14.3 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 8.2 °C (46.8 °F) and a maximum of 20.4 °C (68.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37 °F). However, it dropped to 0.3 °C (32.5 °F) in April 1998.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (82 °F). However, it reached 30.4 °C (86.7 °F) in April 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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May is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.6 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 11.9 °C (53.4 °F) and a maximum of 25.2 °C (77.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42 °F). However, it dropped to -0.3 °C (31.5 °F) in May 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 36.2 °C (97.2 °F) in May 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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June is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.4 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 16.2 °C (61.2 °F) and a maximum of 30.7 °C (87.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F). However, it dropped to 7.2 °C (45 °F) in June 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F). However, it reached 42.1 °C (107.8 °F) in June 2015.
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 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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July, 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 27.3 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 19.5 °C (67.1 °F) and a maximum of 35.1 °C (95.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F). However, it dropped to 10.2 °C (50.4 °F) in July 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104.5 °F). However, it reached 42.9 °C (109.2 °F) in July 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), 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 12.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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August is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 19.4 °C (66.9 °F) and a maximum of 34.6 °C (94.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F). However, it dropped to 10.6 °C (51.1 °F) in August 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104 °F). However, it reached 43.1 °C (109.6 °F) in August 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 83% of the time.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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September is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.2 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 15.4 °C (59.7 °F) and a maximum of 28.9 °C (84 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.8 °C (42.4 °F) in September 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, it reached 41.3 °C (106.3 °F) in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), 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 10 kph (6 mph).

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October is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.6 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 10.8 °C (51.4 °F) and a maximum of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.7 °C (33.3 °F) in October 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, it reached 33.1 °C (91.6 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 6.1 °C (43 °F) and a maximum of 15.9 °C (60.6 °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). However, it dropped to -5.1 °C (22.8 °F) in November 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, it reached 24.9 °C (76.8 °F) in November 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 6 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 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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December is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 7.7 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 3.3 °C (37.9 °F) and a maximum of 12.1 °C (53.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (26.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5.8 °C (21.6 °F) in December 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17.5 °C (64 °F). However, it reached 20.9 °C (69.6 °F) in December 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 25 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 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).