AI-generatedAranjuez at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,990 h
- Rain a year
- 448 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 508 m
Climate in Aranjuez
Aranjuez has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,990 hours of sunshine a year, Aranjuez is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Aranjuez
The best time to visit Aranjuez is from March to May and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from October to November. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The wettest month is October with 61 mm of precipitation.
Aranjuez through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Aranjuez in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–25 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Aranjuez in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 31–35 °C by day
- 11.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Aranjuez in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 16–29 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Aranjuez in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 12–14 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 22 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, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: April – 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: March – May, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
08:2319:37
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 08:07–09:00 · evening 19:00–19:53
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:56–08:07 · 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.
October in Aranjuez compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 26° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 8° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Aranjuez in October?
In October, Aranjuez is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Aranjuez.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 13 min08:23 – 19:37
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- 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
Compare two months in Aranjuez
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May has the better holiday weather in Aranjuez: score 92 against 86. In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 92better |
| Daytime high | 23° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 7.0 h | 9.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Rainfall | 61 mm | 43 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Aranjuez month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
48January12° · 5.1 h
In January, Aranjuez is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Aranjuez.
Aranjuez in January67February14° · 6.5 h
In February, Aranjuez is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Aranjuez.
Aranjuez in February85March18° · 7.4 h
In March, Aranjuez is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Aranjuez.
Aranjuez in March90April21° · 8.5 h
In April, Aranjuez is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Aranjuez.
Aranjuez in April92May25° · 9.5 h
In May, Aranjuez is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Aranjuez.
Aranjuez in May72June31° · 11.3 h
In June, Aranjuez is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Aranjuez.
Aranjuez in June50July35° · 12.4 h
In July, Aranjuez is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 12.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Aranjuez.
Aranjuez in July52August35° · 11.4 h
In August, Aranjuez is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 11.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Aranjuez.
Aranjuez in August87September29° · 9.0 h
In September, Aranjuez is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Aranjuez.
Aranjuez in September86October23° · 7.0 h
In October, Aranjuez is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Aranjuez.
Aranjuez in October67November16° · 5.4 h
In November, Aranjuez is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Aranjuez.
Aranjuez in November47December12° · 4.6 h
In December, Aranjuez is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Aranjuez.
Aranjuez in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Aranjuez
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°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in July (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, 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 | 12° | 2° | 5.1 h | 8 | 42 |
| FebruaryFeb | 67 | 14° | 3° | 6.5 h | 6 | 32 |
| MarchMar | 85 | 18° | 6° | 7.4 h | 9 | 50 |
| AprilApr | 90 | 21° | 8° | 8.5 h | 8 | 51 |
| MayMay | 92 | 25° | 12° | 9.5 h | 8 | 43 |
| JuneJun | 72 | 31° | 17° | 11.3 h | 4 | 20 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 35° | 20° | 12.4 h | 1 | 8 |
| AugustAug | 52 | 35° | 20° | 11.4 h | 2 | 10 |
| SeptemberSep | 87 | 29° | 16° | 9.0 h | 4 | 27 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 23° | 11° | 7.0 h | 8 | 61 |
| NovemberNov | 67 | 16° | 6° | 5.4 h | 8 | 52 |
| DecemberDec | 47 | 12° | 3° | 4.6 h | 8 | 52 |
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 Aranjuez
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 7.0 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Aranjuez, 63 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Aranjuez: 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, Aranjuez has about 8 rainy days with 61 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Aranjuez
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 70 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 Aranjuez
How breezy and how cloudy Aranjuez 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 Aranjuez typically peaks at 14 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 Aranjuez: variable cloud, with about 7.0 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 Aranjuez
How often the day gets hot in Aranjuez (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, Aranjuez has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 23 °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
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Aranjuez 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.
Aranjuez has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 48).
- 89
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 88
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 51
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 11.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 86
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 48
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 4.9 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 5 min
- Distance
- 1,290 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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Aranjuez vs Getafe
In October the holiday weather in Aranjuez and Getafe is about equally good (score 86 vs 85). During the day Getafe is 2 °C cooler than Aranjuez.
| in October | Aranjuez | Getafe |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Sep – Oct | Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Aranjuez ranks 4 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 7Mérida25°86
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Frequently asked questions about Aranjuez
When is the best time to visit Aranjuez?
The best time to visit Aranjuez is from March to May 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 Aranjuez?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Aranjuez?
The wettest month is October with 61 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 8 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Aranjuez get?
Aranjuez gets around 2,990 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.4 hours a day; in December there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Aranjuez in?
Aranjuez is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Aranjuez?
A nonstop flight from London to Aranjuez takes about 2 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,290 km.
Which school holidays are best for Aranjuez?
Aranjuez has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 48). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 89, May half-term 88, summer holidays 51, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 48.