AI-generatedZaragoza at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,850 h
- Rain a year
- 369 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 214 m
Climate in Zaragoza
Zaragoza has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,850 hours of sunshine a year, Zaragoza is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
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 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
08:1419:24
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 07:57–08:52 · evening 18:46–19:41
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:46–07:57 · evening 19:41–19:52
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 Zaragoza in October?
In October, Zaragoza is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Zaragoza.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 10 min08:14 – 19:24
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 47 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %84 %
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
Sunshine hours in Zaragoza
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 Zaragoza, 60 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 11 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 Zaragoza
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 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 Zaragoza: 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, Zaragoza has about 6 rainy days with 44 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Zaragoza
How breezy and how cloudy Zaragoza 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 Zaragoza typically peaks at 19 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 47 % of the sky over Zaragoza: 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 Zaragoza
How often the day gets hot in Zaragoza (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, Zaragoza has about 1 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °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 Zaragoza
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 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to 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° | 3° | 4.6 h | 7 | 31 |
| FebruaryFeb | 67 | 13° | 4° | 6.4 h | 5 | 21 |
| MarchMar | 86 | 17° | 6° | 7.3 h | 6 | 35 |
| AprilApr | 92 | 20° | 9° | 8.2 h | 7 | 42 |
| MayMay | 96 | 25° | 12° | 9.5 h | 6 | 33 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 30° | 17° | 10.8 h | 5 | 29 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 33° | 19° | 11.7 h | 4 | 16 |
| AugustAug | 66 | 33° | 19° | 10.6 h | 4 | 19 |
| SeptemberSep | 96 | 27° | 16° | 8.6 h | 5 | 29 |
| OctoberOct | 88 | 22° | 12° | 6.7 h | 6 | 44 |
| NovemberNov | 67 | 15° | 7° | 5.1 h | 7 | 44 |
| DecemberDec | 49 | 12° | 4° | 4.1 h | 6 | 26 |
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
41.66° N, 0.88° W · 214 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Zaragoza
The best time to visit Zaragoza 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 September to November. In July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The wettest month is November with 44 mm of precipitation.
Zaragoza through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Zaragoza in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–25 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Zaragoza in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 30–33 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Zaragoza in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 15–27 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Zaragoza in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 11–13 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Zaragoza for you.
Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Zaragoza
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Zaragoza: score 96 against 88. In May, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 88 | 96better |
| Day high | 22° | 25° |
| Night low | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h | 9.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Rainfall | 44 mm | 33 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
Mar – May, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul
Highs of 33 °C or more
Zaragoza month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
46January11° · 5 h
In January, Zaragoza is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Zaragoza.
Zaragoza in January67February13° · 6 h
In February, Zaragoza is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Zaragoza.
Zaragoza in February86March17° · 7 h
In March, Zaragoza is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Zaragoza.
Zaragoza in March92April20° · 8 h
In April, Zaragoza is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Zaragoza.
Zaragoza in April96May25° · 10 h
In May, Zaragoza is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Zaragoza.
Zaragoza in May76June30° · 11 h
In June, Zaragoza is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Zaragoza.
Zaragoza in June63July33° · 12 h
In July, Zaragoza is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Zaragoza.
Zaragoza in July66August33° · 11 h
In August, Zaragoza is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Zaragoza.
Zaragoza in August96September27° · 9 h
In September, Zaragoza is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 29 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 Zaragoza.
Zaragoza in September88October22° · 7 h
In October, Zaragoza is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Zaragoza.
Zaragoza in October67November15° · 5 h
In November, Zaragoza is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Zaragoza.
Zaragoza in November49December12° · 4 h
In December, Zaragoza is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 26 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Zaragoza.
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Zaragoza vs. Pamplona
In October Zaragoza has the better holiday weather (score 88 vs. 79). During the day Pamplona is 4 °C cooler than Zaragoza. Pamplona gets 2 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Zaragoza | Pamplona |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 88 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 8 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Sep – Oct | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Zaragoza ranks 2 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Valencia24°22°86
- 4Madrid20°86
- 5Alcobendas20°84
- 6Valladolid19°82
- 7Figueres20°82
- 8Girona21°80
Planning a trip to Zaragoza
Weather for your travel dates
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Zaragoza 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.
Zaragoza has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 48).
- 90
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 92
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 65
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 88
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 48
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,090 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 Zaragoza
When is the best time to visit Zaragoza?
The best time to visit Zaragoza 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 Zaragoza?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Zaragoza?
The wettest month is November with 44 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 16 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Zaragoza get?
Zaragoza gets around 2,850 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.7 hours a day; in December there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Zaragoza in?
Zaragoza uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Zaragoza?
A nonstop flight from London to Zaragoza takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,090 km.
Which school holidays are best for Zaragoza?
Zaragoza has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 48). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 90, May half-term 92, Summer holidays 65, October half-term 88, Christmas holidays 48.
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