Climate Insights for Zarza la Mayor
Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain
Climate Overview
The climate in Zarza la Mayor is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 691 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 103 mm of rainfall. Zarza la Mayor is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.The climate in Zarza la Mayor is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 27.2 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 4.1 in of rainfall. Zarza la Mayor is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 40°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Zarza la Mayor vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Zarza la Mayor vary considerably across the year, with a 54°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 47°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Zarza la Mayor is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 691 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 103 mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3 mm. That's 100 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Zarza la Mayor is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 4.1 in of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.1 in. That's 3.9 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Zarza la Mayor is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Zarza la Mayor is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Zarza la Mayor is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 31 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Zarza la Mayor is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 94°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 40°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zarza la Mayor 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. 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zarza la Mayor based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.