AI-generatedGuadalajara, Spain at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,790 h
- Rain a year
- 491 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 722 m
Climate in Guadalajara, Spain
Guadalajara, Spain has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,790 hours of sunshine a year, Guadalajara, Spain is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Guadalajara, Spain
The best time to visit Guadalajara, Spain 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 October. In July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The wettest month is October with 68 mm of precipitation.
Guadalajara, Spain through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Guadalajara, Spain in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 16–23 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Guadalajara, Spain in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–33 °C by day
- 11.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Guadalajara, Spain in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–27 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Guadalajara, Spain in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 11–13 °C by day
- 4.9 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, Sep – Oct
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
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 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
08:2219:34
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 08:05–08:59 · evening 18:57–19:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:55–08:05 · evening 19:51–20:02
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 Guadalajara, Spain 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 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Guadalajara, Spain in October?
In October, Guadalajara, Spain is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Guadalajara, Spain.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min08:22 – 19:34
- 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
- 50 %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 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %68 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Guadalajara, Spain
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 Guadalajara, Spain: score 94 against 82. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 82 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 21° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h | 8.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 68 mm | 31 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Guadalajara, Spain month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
39January11° · 4.7 h
In January, Guadalajara, Spain is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Guadalajara, Spain.
Guadalajara, Spain in January59February13° · 6.0 h
In February, Guadalajara, Spain is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Guadalajara, Spain.
Guadalajara, Spain in February75March16° · 6.7 h
In March, Guadalajara, Spain is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Guadalajara, Spain.
Guadalajara, Spain in March85April19° · 7.8 h
In April, Guadalajara, Spain is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Guadalajara, Spain.
Guadalajara, Spain in April91May23° · 9.0 h
In May, Guadalajara, Spain is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Guadalajara, Spain.
Guadalajara, Spain in May84June29° · 10.8 h
In June, Guadalajara, Spain is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Guadalajara, Spain.
Guadalajara, Spain in June61July33° · 11.9 h
In July, Guadalajara, Spain is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 11.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Guadalajara, Spain.
Guadalajara, Spain in July64August33° · 11.0 h
In August, Guadalajara, Spain is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 11.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Guadalajara, Spain.
Guadalajara, Spain in August94September27° · 8.4 h
In September, Guadalajara, Spain is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Guadalajara, Spain.
Guadalajara, Spain in September82October21° · 6.4 h
In October, Guadalajara, Spain is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Guadalajara, Spain.
Guadalajara, Spain in October58November14° · 4.9 h
In November, Guadalajara, Spain is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Guadalajara, Spain.
Guadalajara, Spain in November41December11° · 4.1 h
In December, Guadalajara, Spain is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Guadalajara, Spain.
Guadalajara, Spain in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Guadalajara, Spain
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 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in July (16°). 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 | 39 | 11° | 0° | 4.7 h | 8 | 47 |
| FebruaryFeb | 59 | 13° | 1° | 6.0 h | 6 | 34 |
| MarchMar | 75 | 16° | 3° | 6.7 h | 9 | 55 |
| AprilApr | 85 | 19° | 6° | 7.8 h | 9 | 59 |
| MayMay | 91 | 23° | 9° | 9.0 h | 8 | 48 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 29° | 14° | 10.8 h | 4 | 23 |
| JulyJul | 61 | 33° | 16° | 11.9 h | 2 | 7 |
| AugustAug | 64 | 33° | 16° | 11.0 h | 2 | 11 |
| SeptemberSep | 94 | 27° | 12° | 8.4 h | 5 | 31 |
| OctoberOct | 82 | 21° | 8° | 6.4 h | 9 | 68 |
| NovemberNov | 58 | 14° | 4° | 4.9 h | 9 | 58 |
| DecemberDec | 41 | 11° | 1° | 4.1 h | 8 | 50 |
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
40.63° N, 3.16° W · 722 m · Europe/Madrid
Sunshine hours in Guadalajara, Spain
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 6.4 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Guadalajara, Spain, 57 % 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 Guadalajara, Spain: 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, Guadalajara, Spain has about 9 rainy days with 68 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Guadalajara, Spain
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 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 Guadalajara, Spain
How breezy and how cloudy Guadalajara, Spain 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 Guadalajara, Spain 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 50 % of the sky over Guadalajara, Spain: variable cloud, with about 6.4 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 Guadalajara, Spain
How often the day gets hot in Guadalajara, Spain (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, Guadalajara, Spain has about 0 hot days, 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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Guadalajara, Spain 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.
Guadalajara, Spain has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 40).
- 82
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 63
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 11.3 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 82
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 40
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 4.4 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
- 1,220 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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Guadalajara vs Alcalá de Henares
In October the holiday weather in Guadalajara and Alcalá de Henares is about equally good (score 82 vs 84). During the day Alcalá de Henares is 1 °C warmer than Guadalajara. Alcalá de Henares gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Guadalajara | Alcalá de Henares |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 82 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Guadalajara ranks 15 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Toledo23°87
- 4Madrid20°86
- 5Aranjuez23°86
- 6Ciudad Real22°86
- 7Valencia25°22°86
- 8Getafe21°85
- 15GuadalajaraThis page21°82
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Frequently asked questions about Guadalajara, Spain
When is the best time to visit Guadalajara, Spain?
The best time to visit Guadalajara, Spain 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 Guadalajara, Spain?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Guadalajara, Spain?
The wettest month is October with 68 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 7 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Guadalajara, Spain get?
Guadalajara, Spain gets around 2,790 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.9 hours a day; in December there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Guadalajara, Spain in?
Guadalajara, Spain is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Guadalajara, Spain?
A nonstop flight from London to Guadalajara, Spain takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,220 km.
Which school holidays are best for Guadalajara, Spain?
Guadalajara, Spain has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 40). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 82, May half-term 90, summer holidays 63, October half-term 82, Christmas holidays 40.