AI-generatedAlbacete at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,820 h
- Rain a year
- 365 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 695 m
Climate in Albacete
Albacete has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,820 hours of sunshine a year, Albacete is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Albacete
The best time to visit Albacete is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from September to November. In July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is March with 44 mm of precipitation.
Albacete through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Albacete in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–24 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Albacete in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 30–34 °C by day
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Albacete in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 15–27 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Albacete in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 11–13 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
08:1619:31
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:59–08:52 · evening 18:54–19:47
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:49–07:59 · evening 19:47–19:57
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Albacete compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 18° at the end. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Albacete in October?
In October, Albacete is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Albacete.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 15 min08:16 – 19:31
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %88 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Albacete
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Albacete: score 96 against 88. In September, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. September has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 88 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 22° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 6.6 h | 8.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 39 mm | 29 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Albacete month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
48January11° · 5.0 h
In January, Albacete is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Albacete.
Albacete in January63February13° · 6.1 h
In February, Albacete is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 26 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Albacete.
Albacete in February79March17° · 7.0 h
In March, Albacete is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Albacete.
Albacete in March90April19° · 8.1 h
In April, Albacete is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Albacete.
Albacete in April95May24° · 8.9 h
In May, Albacete is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Albacete.
Albacete in May84June30° · 10.6 h
In June, Albacete is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Albacete.
Albacete in June59July34° · 11.5 h
In July, Albacete is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Albacete.
Albacete in July63August33° · 10.5 h
In August, Albacete is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Albacete.
Albacete in August96September27° · 8.5 h
In September, Albacete is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 29 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Albacete.
Albacete in September88October22° · 6.6 h
In October, Albacete is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Albacete.
Albacete in October68November15° · 5.2 h
In November, Albacete is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Albacete.
Albacete in November49December12° · 4.5 h
In December, Albacete is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Albacete.
Albacete in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Albacete
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in August (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 48 | 11° | 1° | 5.0 h | 7 | 33 |
| FebruaryFeb | 63 | 13° | 1° | 6.1 h | 5 | 26 |
| MarchMar | 79 | 17° | 4° | 7.0 h | 7 | 44 |
| AprilApr | 90 | 19° | 6° | 8.1 h | 7 | 41 |
| MayMay | 95 | 24° | 10° | 8.9 h | 6 | 36 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 30° | 14° | 10.6 h | 4 | 21 |
| JulyJul | 59 | 34° | 17° | 11.5 h | 2 | 6 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 33° | 17° | 10.5 h | 3 | 14 |
| SeptemberSep | 96 | 27° | 13° | 8.5 h | 4 | 29 |
| OctoberOct | 88 | 22° | 9° | 6.6 h | 6 | 39 |
| NovemberNov | 68 | 15° | 4° | 5.2 h | 6 | 38 |
| DecemberDec | 49 | 12° | 2° | 4.5 h | 6 | 38 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Albacete
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.6 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Albacete, 59 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Albacete: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Albacete has about 6 rainy days with 39 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Albacete
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Albacete
How breezy and how cloudy Albacete is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Albacete typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Albacete: variable cloud, with about 6.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Albacete
How often the day gets hot in Albacete (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Albacete has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Albacete
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Albacete in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Albacete has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 49).
- 87
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 93
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 62
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 88
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 49
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 10 min
- Distance
- 1,390 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Albacete vs Xàtiva
In October the holiday weather in Albacete and Xàtiva is about equally good (score 88 vs 87). During the day Xàtiva is 3 °C warmer than Albacete.
| in October | Albacete | Xàtiva |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 88 | 87 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Feb – May, Oct – Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about Albacete
When is the best time to visit Albacete?
The best time to visit Albacete is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Albacete?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Albacete?
The wettest month is March with 44 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 6 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Albacete get?
Albacete gets around 2,820 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.5 hours a day; in December there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Albacete in?
Albacete is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Albacete?
A nonstop flight from London to Albacete takes about 2 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,390 km.
Which school holidays are best for Albacete?
Albacete has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 49). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 87, May half-term 93, summer holidays 62, October half-term 88, Christmas holidays 49.