AI-generatedPalencia at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jun, Aug – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,520 h
- Rain a year
- 471 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 739 m
Climate in Palencia
Palencia has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 2,520 hours of sunshine a year, Palencia is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Palencia
The best time to visit Palencia is from May to June and from August to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to June and from September to October. The wettest month is October with 57 mm of precipitation.
Palencia through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Palencia in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 15–22 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Palencia in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–30 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Palencia in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 13–26 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Palencia in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–12 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – June, August – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
08:2919:38
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 08:12–09:07 · evening 19:01–19:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 08:01–08:12 · evening 19:56–20:06
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 Palencia compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Palencia in October?
In October, Palencia is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Palencia.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 9 min08:29 – 19:38
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 55 %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 %45 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %65 %
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 Palencia
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Palencia: score 95 against 78. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 95better |
| Daytime high | 20° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 5.7 h | 10.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 57 mm | 32 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Palencia month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
27January9° · 3.2 h
In January, Palencia is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palencia.
Palencia in January48February12° · 5.0 h
In February, Palencia is cool: daytime highs average 12 °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, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Palencia.
Palencia in February66March15° · 6.3 h
In March, Palencia is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 44 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Palencia.
Palencia in March77April18° · 7.3 h
In April, Palencia is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Palencia.
Palencia in April87May22° · 8.6 h
In May, Palencia is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Palencia.
Palencia in May95June27° · 10.1 h
In June, Palencia is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Palencia.
Palencia in June79July30° · 11.2 h
In July, Palencia is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Palencia.
Palencia in July81August30° · 10.4 h
In August, Palencia is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Palencia.
Palencia in August95September26° · 8.3 h
In September, Palencia is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Palencia.
Palencia in September78October20° · 5.7 h
In October, Palencia is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Palencia.
Palencia in October45November13° · 3.7 h
In November, Palencia is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Palencia.
Palencia in November29December10° · 2.9 h
In December, Palencia is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palencia.
Palencia in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Palencia
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (1°), the warmest in August (14°). 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 | 27 | 9° | 1° | 3.2 h | 9 | 45 |
| FebruaryFeb | 48 | 12° | 1° | 5.0 h | 7 | 33 |
| MarchMar | 66 | 15° | 3° | 6.3 h | 9 | 44 |
| AprilApr | 77 | 18° | 5° | 7.3 h | 11 | 52 |
| MayMay | 87 | 22° | 8° | 8.6 h | 10 | 48 |
| JuneJun | 95 | 27° | 12° | 10.1 h | 6 | 32 |
| JulyJul | 79 | 30° | 14° | 11.2 h | 3 | 15 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 30° | 14° | 10.4 h | 3 | 13 |
| SeptemberSep | 95 | 26° | 11° | 8.3 h | 5 | 30 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 20° | 8° | 5.7 h | 9 | 57 |
| NovemberNov | 45 | 13° | 4° | 3.7 h | 10 | 53 |
| DecemberDec | 29 | 10° | 2° | 2.9 h | 9 | 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
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Sunshine hours in Palencia
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 5.7 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Palencia, 51 % 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 Palencia: 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, Palencia has about 9 rainy days with 57 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Palencia
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 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 80 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 Palencia
How breezy and how cloudy Palencia 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 Palencia typically peaks at 17 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 55 % of the sky over Palencia: variable cloud, with about 5.7 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 Palencia
How often the day gets hot in Palencia (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, Palencia 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
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Palencia 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.
Palencia has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 28).
- 74
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 89
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 80
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 78
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 28
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,100 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.
Compare & alternatives
Palencia compared
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Palencia vs Valladolid
In October the holiday weather in Palencia and Valladolid is about equally good (score 78 vs 82). During the day it is about as warm in Valladolid as in Palencia.
| in October | Palencia | Valladolid |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 82 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 |
| Best time | May – Jun, Aug – Sep | Apr – Jun, Sep |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Palencia ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Madrid20°86
- 2Getafe21°85
- 3El Escorial19°84
- 4Alcobendas21°84
- 5Alcalá de Henares22°84
- 6Salamanca20°83
- 7Valladolid20°82
- 8Guadalajara21°82
- 13PalenciaThis page20°78
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Frequently asked questions about Palencia
When is the best time to visit Palencia?
The best time to visit Palencia is from May to June and from August to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Palencia?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Palencia?
The wettest month is October with 57 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 13 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Palencia get?
Palencia gets around 2,520 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.2 hours a day; in December there are 2.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Palencia in?
Palencia is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Palencia?
A nonstop flight from London to Palencia takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,100 km.
Which school holidays are best for Palencia?
Palencia has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 28). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 74, May half-term 89, summer holidays 80, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 28.