AI-generatedGetafe at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,920 h
- Rain a year
- 431 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 623 m
Climate in Getafe
Getafe 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 2,920 hours of sunshine a year, Getafe is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Getafe
The best time to visit Getafe is from March 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. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is October with 61 mm of precipitation.
Getafe through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Getafe in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–24 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Getafe in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 30–34 °C by day
- 11.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Getafe in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 15–28 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Getafe in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 11–13 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 20 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 – Aug
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: March – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
08:2419:37
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 08:07–09:01 · evening 19:00–19:54
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:57–08:07 · evening 19:54–20:04
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 Getafe 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 | 13° | 8° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Getafe in October?
In October, Getafe is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 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 Getafe.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 13 min08:24 – 19:37
- 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
- 1 day30 °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 %63 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %75 %
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 Getafe
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 Getafe: score 94 against 85. In September, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. September has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 85 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 21° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h | 8.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 61 mm | 27 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getafe month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
46January11° · 5.0 h
In January, Getafe is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Getafe.
Getafe in January65February13° · 6.4 h
In February, Getafe is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Getafe.
Getafe in February81March17° · 7.2 h
In March, Getafe is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Getafe.
Getafe in March89April20° · 8.2 h
In April, Getafe is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Getafe.
Getafe in April93May24° · 9.3 h
In May, Getafe is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Getafe.
Getafe in May81June30° · 11.2 h
In June, Getafe is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 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 Getafe.
Getafe in June57July34° · 12.1 h
In July, Getafe is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 12.1 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 Getafe.
Getafe in July61August33° · 11.2 h
In August, Getafe is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 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 Getafe.
Getafe in August94September28° · 8.8 h
In September, Getafe is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Getafe.
Getafe in September85October21° · 6.8 h
In October, Getafe is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 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 Getafe.
Getafe in October65November15° · 5.2 h
In November, Getafe is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Getafe.
Getafe in November46December12° · 4.4 h
In December, Getafe is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Getafe.
Getafe in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in July: 34°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Getafe
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 | 46 | 11° | 2° | 5.0 h | 7 | 41 |
| FebruaryFeb | 65 | 13° | 3° | 6.4 h | 5 | 30 |
| MarchMar | 81 | 17° | 6° | 7.2 h | 8 | 49 |
| AprilApr | 89 | 20° | 8° | 8.2 h | 8 | 49 |
| MayMay | 93 | 24° | 12° | 9.3 h | 7 | 40 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 30° | 17° | 11.2 h | 4 | 18 |
| JulyJul | 57 | 34° | 20° | 12.1 h | 1 | 7 |
| AugustAug | 61 | 33° | 20° | 11.2 h | 2 | 9 |
| SeptemberSep | 94 | 28° | 16° | 8.8 h | 4 | 27 |
| OctoberOct | 85 | 21° | 11° | 6.8 h | 8 | 61 |
| NovemberNov | 65 | 15° | 6° | 5.2 h | 8 | 51 |
| DecemberDec | 46 | 12° | 3° | 4.4 h | 7 | 49 |
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
40.31° N, 3.73° W · 623 m · Europe/Madrid
Sunshine2,920 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Getafe
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 6.8 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Getafe, 61 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain431 mm a year, most in October
Rain in Getafe: 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, Getafe has about 8 rainy days with 61 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 10 in June
UV index in Getafe
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 & cloudsWindiest in April: 16 km/h
Wind and clouds in Getafe
How breezy and how cloudy Getafe 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 Getafe typically peaks at 13 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 Getafe: variable cloud, with about 6.8 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 & humidity83 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Getafe
How often the day gets hot in Getafe (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, Getafe has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 21 °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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Getafe 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.
Getafe has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 46).
- 87
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 91
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 60
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 11.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 85
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 46
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h
- Distance
- 1,270 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.
Good to know: Spain
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Spanish
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +34
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Getafe vs Madrid
In October the holiday weather in Getafe and Madrid is about equally good (score 85 vs 86). During the day Madrid is 1 °C cooler than Getafe.
| in October | Getafe | Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 85 | 86 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 |
| Best time | Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
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Spain in October: the best places
In October, Getafe ranks 9 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Albacete22°88
- 3Zaragoza22°88
- 4Toledo23°87
- 5Madrid20°86
- 6Aranjuez23°86
- 7Ciudad Real22°86
- 8Mérida25°86
- 9GetafeThis page21°85
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Frequently asked questions about Getafe
When is the best time to visit Getafe?
The best time to visit Getafe is from March 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 Getafe?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Getafe?
The wettest month is October with 61 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 7 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Getafe get?
Getafe gets around 2,920 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.1 hours a day; in December there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Getafe in?
Getafe is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Getafe?
A nonstop flight from London to Getafe takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,270 km.
Which school holidays are best for Getafe?
Getafe has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 46). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 87, May half-term 91, summer holidays 60, October half-term 85, Christmas holidays 46.