Climate Insights for Zarzalejo

Community of Madrid, Spain

Hottest
July
32°C peak89°F peak
Coldest
January
1°C low34°F low
Wettest
March
81 mm rain3.2 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Zarzalejo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 519 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 81 mm of rainfall. Zarzalejo 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Zarzalejo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 20.4 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 3.2 in of rainfall. Zarzalejo 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 34°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 9°Average: 5°Min: 1°FebMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 2°MarMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 4°AprMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 6°MayMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 10°JunMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 15°JulMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 18°AugMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 18°SepMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 13°OctMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 10°NovMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 5°DecMax: 10°Average: 6°Min: 3°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 48°FAverage: 40°FMin: 34°FFebMax: 53°FAverage: 44°FMin: 36°FMarMax: 56°FAverage: 47°FMin: 39°FAprMax: 62°FAverage: 53°FMin: 43°FMayMax: 71°FAverage: 61°FMin: 50°FJunMax: 81°FAverage: 70°FMin: 58°FJulMax: 89°FAverage: 77°FMin: 64°FAugMax: 89°FAverage: 77°FMin: 64°FSepMax: 77°FAverage: 66°FMin: 56°FOctMax: 68°FAverage: 58°FMin: 50°FNovMax: 54°FAverage: 47°FMin: 41°FDecMax: 50°FAverage: 42°FMin: 37°F
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Temperatures in Zarzalejo vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 5°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 Zarzalejo vary considerably across the year, with a 55°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 34°F and an average of 40°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 9mmFebPrecipitation: 32mmSnow: 4mmMarPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 8mmAprPrecipitation: 59mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 46mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 36mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 59mmSnow: 2mmDecPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 3inFebPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 2inMarPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 3inAprPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 1in
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Zarzalejo is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 519 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 43 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 81 mm of rainfall. October and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 10 mm. That's 71 mm less than March, 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 25cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 9cm.Zarzalejo is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 3.2 in of rainfall. October and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.4 in. That's 2.8 in less than March, 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 10in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
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Zarzalejo 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 December, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Zarzalejo 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 December, 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

Jan5°40°F
Feb7°44°F
Mar8°47°F
Apr11°53°F
May16°61°F
Jun21°70°F
Jul25°77°F
Aug25°77°F
Sep19°66°F
Oct15°58°F
Nov8°47°F
Dec6°42°F

The best time to visit Zarzalejo is during May, June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 30 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Zarzalejo is during May, June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 89°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 34°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 Zarzalejo 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zarzalejo 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. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
1 °C34 °F
9 °C48 °F
9 km/h6 mph
41 mm1.6 in
9 cm3 in
Feb
2 °C36 °F
12 °C53 °F
10 km/h6 mph
32 mm1.3 in
4 cm2 in
Mar
4 °C39 °F
13 °C56 °F
11 km/h7 mph
81 mm3.2 in
8 cm3 in
Apr
6 °C43 °F
17 °C62 °F
10 km/h6 mph
59 mm2.3 in
1 cm0 in
May
10 °C50 °F
22 °C71 °F
9 km/h6 mph
46 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
15 °C58 °F
27 °C81 °F
9 km/h6 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
18 °C64 °F
32 °C89 °F
9 km/h6 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
18 °C64 °F
32 °C89 °F
9 km/h5 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C56 °F
25 °C77 °F
8 km/h5 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C50 °F
20 °C68 °F
8 km/h5 mph
68 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
5 °C41 °F
12 °C54 °F
10 km/h6 mph
59 mm2.3 in
2 cm1 in
Dec
3 °C37 °F
10 °C50 °F
8 km/h5 mph
48 mm1.9 in
1 cm1 in