Climate - Valladolid (Castile and Leon)

In Valladolid, a city of Spain, located in the northern part of the Meseta (plateau) and in the Autonomous Community of Castile and León, about 700 meters (2,300 feet) above sea level, the climate is slightly continental, with moderately cold winters and hot, sunny summers, though with cool nights. Compared to the climate of Madrid, that of Valladolid is similar, but slightly colder, especially at night and in winter, since it is located in a more northern position.
The average temperature ranges from 4.4 °C (39.9 °F) in January to 22.7 °C (72.9 °F) in July. Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation is not abundant, since it amounts to 430 millimeters (17 inches) per year, and in fact, the landscape of the plateau is arid, especially during the summer months. The rains, however, are quite frequent from October to May, even though there is a decline in February and March. In May, and more rarely in summer, some afternoon thunderstorms can burst, however, in midsummer (July and August), it almost never rains. Here is the average precipitation.

Winter, from December to February, is pretty cold.
Rainfall, brought by Atlantic low-pressure systems, is quite frequent, but generally not abundant.
In December and January (and much more rarely in February), during anticyclonic periods, at night and in the early morning, fog can form, and it sometimes persists even during the day, keeping the temperature low (around freezing or a few degrees above even at midday).
Every now and then, cold waves can occur.
On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature typically drops to -5/-7 °C (19/23 °F), but can sometimes drop further. The coldest record was -16 °C (3 °F) and was recorded in January 1971. On other occasions, the temperature dropped to -12 °C (10.5 °F) in February 1948, to -11.5 °C (11.5 °F) in December 1962 and February 1983, and to -11 °C (12 °F) in February 1963, January 1985 and December 2001. The latter was the only time in which the temperature dropped below -10 °C (14 °F) from 2000 to 2020.
Snow in Valladolid is more frequent than in Madrid, both because the city is further north and because Madrid is partly protected by the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains. On average, there are nine days a year with a snowfall, although not always with accumulation on the ground.

Summer, from June to August, is hot and sunny, but the difference between night and day is remarkable, so, while days can be hot, nights can be cool. There are quite often very hot days, since highs reach quite easily 34/35 °C (93/95 °F), even though the air is dry. However, at night, the temperature remains relatively cool, hovering typically around 14/15 °C (57/59 °F), but it can sometimes drop to around 10 °C (50 °F) even in July and August.
On the hottest days of the year, the temperature typically reaches 38 °C (100 °F), but can sometimes reach higher values. The highest temperature is 40 °C (104 °F) and was recorded in July 1945, July 1995 and June 2019. In August 2003 and July 2020, it reached 39.5 °C (103 °F).

The transitional seasons, spring and autumn, are fairly mild (but at night, it can get cold) and characterized by variable weather, with sunny periods, but also periods when Atlantic depressions bring clouds and rains. In November, in good weather, fog can form.



The amount of sunshine in Valladolid is great 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, although in winter, also because of the fog, they decrease a lot: in December and January, there are only 3 or 4 hours of sunshine per day. However, the annual total is good (2,625 hours). Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Best Time

The best times to visit Valladolid are spring and autumn, especially in May, June and September. In June, however, it can already be hot during the day, especially in the second half of the month. In April, it can still be 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 can occur. In October, the air is often mild, however, the days get shorter, the rains are more frequent, and it can start to get cold at night.
Those who can stand the heat may choose July and August, keeping in mind that the days can be scorching. The temperature range between day and night is often high, so it is helpful to dress in layers and to bring something warm for the evening: even in midsummer, a sweatshirt can be useful for the evening, and maybe a light jacket too.

Valladolid - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Valladolid is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4.4 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of 0.8 °C (33.4 °F) and a maximum of 8.1 °C (46.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (23.5 °F). However, it dropped to -9.6 °C (14.7 °F) in January 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14 °C (57 °F). However, it reached 17.2 °C (63 °F) in January 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 mph).

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In February, the weather in Valladolid is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 6.0 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 0.9 °C (33.6 °F) and a maximum of 11.2 °C (52.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to -8.5 °C (16.7 °F) in February 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17.5 °C (63 °F). However, it reached 22.9 °C (73.2 °F) in February 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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In March, the weather in Valladolid is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.2 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 3.2 °C (37.8 °F) and a maximum of 15.1 °C (59.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28 °F). However, it dropped to -8.4 °C (16.9 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (72 °F). However, it reached 25.9 °C (78.6 °F) in March 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 6 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 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 mph).

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In April, the weather in Valladolid is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.4 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 5.2 °C (41.4 °F) and a maximum of 17.5 °C (63.5 °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 -3.4 °C (25.9 °F) in April 1994.
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 29.6 °C (85.3 °F) in April 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 8 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 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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In May, the weather in Valladolid is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 15.2 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 8.5 °C (47.3 °F) and a maximum of 21.9 °C (71.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.7 °C (28.9 °F) in May 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, it reached 34.4 °C (93.9 °F) in May 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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In June, the weather in Valladolid is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.8 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 12.2 °C (54 °F) and a maximum of 27.4 °C (81.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). However, it dropped to 4 °C (39.2 °F) in June 1998.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 39.8 °C (103.6 °F) in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 10 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 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Valladolid is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.7 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 14.5 °C (58.1 °F) and a maximum of 30.9 °C (87.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (48.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.6 °C (42.1 °F) in July 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (99 °F). However, it reached 40.2 °C (104.4 °F) in July 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 12 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 80% of the time.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In August, the weather in Valladolid is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.5 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 14.6 °C (58.3 °F) and a maximum of 30.4 °C (86.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F). However, it dropped to 6.9 °C (44.4 °F) in August 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98 °F). However, it reached 39.5 °C (103.1 °F) in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 80% of the time.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In September, the weather in Valladolid is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.5 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 11.5 °C (52.7 °F) and a maximum of 25.5 °C (77.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, it dropped to 2.8 °C (37 °F) in September 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, it reached 37.3 °C (99.1 °F) in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 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 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In October, the weather in Valladolid is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.6 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 8.1 °C (46.6 °F) and a maximum of 19.1 °C (66.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (35 °F). However, it dropped to -1 °C (30.2 °F) in October 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 31.3 °C (88.3 °F) in October 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In November, the weather in Valladolid is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 8.1 °C (47 °F), with a minimum of 3.9 °C (39 °F) and a maximum of 12.3 °C (54.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28.5 °F). However, it dropped to -6.8 °C (19.8 °F) in November 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, it reached 23.5 °C (74.3 °F) in November 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), 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 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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In December, the weather in Valladolid is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.1 °C (41 °F), with a minimum of 1.5 °C (34.7 °F) and a maximum of 8.7 °C (47.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (24 °F). However, it dropped to -10.8 °C (12.6 °F) in December 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14.5 °C (58 °F). However, it reached 17 °C (62.6 °F) in December 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 10 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 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).