Climate Insights for Zaragoza

The climate in Zaragoza is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 405mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 48mm of rainfall. Zaragoza is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and February.

Temperatures in Zaragoza vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Zaragoza is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 405mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 34mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 48mm of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 13mm. That's 35mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and February, totalling around 5cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

Zaragoza is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Zaragoza, which began on June 21, 2026. Zaragoza is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Zaragoza is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 36mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zaragoza based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.