AI-generatedSalamanca at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,890 h
- Rain a year
- 423 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 815 m
Climate in Salamanca
Salamanca has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 2,890 hours of sunshine a year, Salamanca is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
08:3319:44
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 08:16–09:10 · evening 19:07–20:01
- Blue hour
- Morning 08:05–08:16 · evening 20:01–20:12
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 Salamanca in October?
In October, Salamanca is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Salamanca.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 11 min08:33 – 19:44
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 53 %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 %62 %
- 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
Sunshine hours in Salamanca
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 6.7 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Salamanca, 60 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 14 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 Salamanca
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 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 Salamanca: 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, Salamanca has about 9 rainy days with 54 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Salamanca
How breezy and how cloudy Salamanca 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 Salamanca typically peaks at 15 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 53 % of the sky over Salamanca: variable cloud, with about 6.7 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 Salamanca
How often the day gets hot in Salamanca (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, Salamanca has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °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 Salamanca
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 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in August (15°). 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 | 26 | 9° | 1° | 4.2 h | 9 | 44 |
| FebruaryFeb | 47 | 11° | 1° | 6.2 h | 7 | 32 |
| MarchMar | 61 | 14° | 3° | 7.2 h | 9 | 43 |
| AprilApr | 74 | 16° | 5° | 8.2 h | 10 | 49 |
| MayMay | 91 | 20° | 8° | 9.5 h | 8 | 38 |
| JuneJun | 97 | 26° | 13° | 11.2 h | 5 | 22 |
| JulyJul | 86 | 29° | 15° | 12.2 h | 2 | 11 |
| AugustAug | 86 | 29° | 15° | 11.4 h | 3 | 9 |
| SeptemberSep | 98 | 24° | 12° | 9.2 h | 5 | 25 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 19° | 9° | 6.7 h | 9 | 54 |
| NovemberNov | 44 | 12° | 4° | 4.7 h | 9 | 51 |
| DecemberDec | 30 | 9° | 2° | 4.0 h | 8 | 48 |
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
40.97° N, 5.66° W · 815 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Salamanca
The best time to visit Salamanca is from May 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 54 mm of precipitation.
Salamanca through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Salamanca in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–20 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Salamanca in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- 12 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Salamanca in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 12–24 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Salamanca in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–11 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Salamanca for you.
Your best months: June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Salamanca
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 Salamanca: score 98 against 83. In September, days are 5 °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 | 83 | 98better |
| Day high | 19° | 24° |
| Night low | 9° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h | 9.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 54 mm | 25 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
Salamanca month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
26January9° · 4 h
In January, Salamanca is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salamanca.
Salamanca in January47February11° · 6 h
In February, Salamanca is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Salamanca.
Salamanca in February61March14° · 7 h
In March, Salamanca is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Salamanca.
Salamanca in March74April16° · 8 h
In April, Salamanca is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Salamanca.
Salamanca in April91May20° · 10 h
In May, Salamanca is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Salamanca.
Salamanca in May97June26° · 11 h
In June, Salamanca is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 22 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Salamanca.
Salamanca in June86July29° · 12 h
In July, Salamanca is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Salamanca.
Salamanca in July86August29° · 11 h
In August, Salamanca is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 3 days bring 9 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Salamanca.
Salamanca in August98September24° · 9 h
In September, Salamanca is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Salamanca.
Salamanca in September83October19° · 7 h
In October, Salamanca is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Salamanca.
Salamanca in October44November12° · 5 h
In November, Salamanca is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Salamanca.
Salamanca in November30December9° · 4 h
In December, Salamanca is cold: daytime highs average 9 °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 48 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salamanca.
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Salamanca vs. Valladolid
In October the holiday weather in Salamanca and Valladolid is about equally good (score 83 vs. 82). During the day it is about as warm in Valladolid as in Salamanca. Valladolid gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Salamanca | Valladolid |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 83 | 82 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 |
| Best time | May – Oct | May – Jun, Sep |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Salamanca ranks 10 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Córdoba26°90
- 2Seville26°89
- 3Zaragoza22°88
- 4Granada22°88
- 5Toledo21°87
- 6Madrid20°86
- 7Jerez de la Frontera25°86
- 8Valencia24°22°86
- 10SalamancaThis page19°83
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Salamanca 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.
Salamanca has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 28).
- 70
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 92
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 86
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 11.7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 83
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 28
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 4.1 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
- 1,230 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 Salamanca
When is the best time to visit Salamanca?
The best time to visit Salamanca is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Salamanca?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Salamanca?
The wettest month is October with 54 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 9 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Salamanca get?
Salamanca gets around 2,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.2 hours a day; in December there are 4.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Salamanca in?
Salamanca uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Salamanca?
A nonstop flight from London to Salamanca takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,230 km.
Which school holidays are best for Salamanca?
Salamanca has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 28). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 70, May half-term 92, Summer holidays 86, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 28.
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