AI-generatedAlcobendas at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,820 h
- Rain a year
- 454 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 696 m
Climate in Alcobendas
Alcobendas has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 2,820 hours of sunshine a year, Alcobendas is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
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 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
08:2419:36
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 08:07–09:01 · evening 18:59–19:53
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:57–08:07 · evening 19:53–20:04
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.
What is the weather like in Alcobendas in October?
In October, Alcobendas is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Alcobendas.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min08:24 – 19:36
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 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+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %74 %
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
Sunshine hours in Alcobendas
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 6.5 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Alcobendas, 58 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 12 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Alcobendas
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 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 75 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Alcobendas: 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, Alcobendas has about 8 rainy days with 65 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Alcobendas
How breezy and how cloudy Alcobendas 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 Alcobendas typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Alcobendas: variable cloud, with about 6.5 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 Alcobendas
How often the day gets hot in Alcobendas (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, Alcobendas has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Alcobendas
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 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June 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 | 34 | 9° | 1° | 4.8 h | 8 | 44 |
| FebruaryFeb | 55 | 12° | 1° | 6.1 h | 6 | 33 |
| MarchMar | 68 | 15° | 3° | 7.1 h | 8 | 54 |
| AprilApr | 83 | 18° | 6° | 7.7 h | 9 | 52 |
| MayMay | 91 | 22° | 10° | 8.7 h | 8 | 40 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 28° | 15° | 10.7 h | 4 | 19 |
| JulyJul | 70 | 32° | 18° | 11.9 h | 2 | 6 |
| AugustAug | 72 | 32° | 18° | 10.9 h | 2 | 9 |
| SeptemberSep | 98 | 26° | 14° | 8.7 h | 4 | 27 |
| OctoberOct | 84 | 20° | 10° | 6.5 h | 8 | 65 |
| NovemberNov | 54 | 13° | 5° | 5.0 h | 8 | 56 |
| DecemberDec | 37 | 10° | 2° | 4.4 h | 8 | 49 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
40.55° N, 3.64° W · 696 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Alcobendas
The best time to visit Alcobendas is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is October with 65 mm of precipitation.
Alcobendas through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Alcobendas in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 15–22 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Alcobendas in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 28–32 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Alcobendas in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 13–26 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Alcobendas in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 9–12 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Alcobendas for you.
Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Alcobendas
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 Alcobendas: score 98 against 84. In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. September has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 84 | 98better |
| Day high | 20° | 26° |
| Night low | 10° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 65 mm | 27 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Alcobendas month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
34January9° · 5 h
In January, Alcobendas is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alcobendas.
Alcobendas in January55February12° · 6 h
In February, Alcobendas is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Alcobendas.
Alcobendas in February68March15° · 7 h
In March, Alcobendas is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Alcobendas.
Alcobendas in March83April18° · 8 h
In April, Alcobendas is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Alcobendas.
Alcobendas in April91May22° · 9 h
In May, Alcobendas is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Alcobendas.
Alcobendas in May94June28° · 11 h
In June, Alcobendas is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Alcobendas.
Alcobendas in June70July32° · 12 h
In July, Alcobendas is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Alcobendas.
Alcobendas in July72August32° · 11 h
In August, Alcobendas is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Alcobendas.
Alcobendas in August98September26° · 9 h
In September, Alcobendas is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Alcobendas.
Alcobendas in September84October20° · 7 h
In October, Alcobendas is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Alcobendas.
Alcobendas in October54November13° · 5 h
In November, Alcobendas is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Alcobendas.
Alcobendas in November37December10° · 4 h
In December, Alcobendas is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alcobendas.
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Alcobendas vs. Madrid
In October the holiday weather in Alcobendas and Madrid is about equally good (score 84 vs. 86). During the day it is about as warm in Madrid as in Alcobendas.
| in October | Alcobendas | Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 84 | 86 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Alcobendas ranks 11 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Elche24°93
- 3Murcia26°92
- 4Córdoba26°90
- 5Castellón de la Plana23°22°90
- 6Zaragoza22°88
- 7Granada22°88
- 8Toledo21°87
- 11AlcobendasThis page20°84
Planning a trip to Alcobendas
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Alcobendas 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.
Alcobendas has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 36).
- 79
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 92
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 71
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 11.3 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 84
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 36
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h
- Distance
- 1,240 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.
Frequently asked questions about Alcobendas
When is the best time to visit Alcobendas?
The best time to visit Alcobendas 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 Alcobendas?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Alcobendas?
The wettest month is October with 65 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 6 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Alcobendas get?
Alcobendas gets around 2,820 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.9 hours a day; in December there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Alcobendas in?
Alcobendas uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Alcobendas?
A nonstop flight from London to Alcobendas takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,240 km.
Which school holidays are best for Alcobendas?
Alcobendas has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 36). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 79, May half-term 92, Summer holidays 71, October half-term 84, Christmas holidays 36.
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