Salamanca Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Salamanca, Castilla y León, Spain)



Standing in the Spanish Central plateau, the climate in Salamanca is often described as moderate and continental, with hot and dry summer weather, followed by noticeably colder winters. Autumn and winter weather in the Salamanca area can be breezy, with occasional heavy showers, although sunny, dry weather is still plentiful at this time of the year.

Spring

The spring weather and climate in Salamanca is generally fairly dry, with any rainy weather and showers clearing quickly. Temperatures during February and March average around 13°C / 55°F, with sunny weather resulting in highs of more than 20°C / 68°F at the end of April. Spring is a particularly short season in Salamanca and no sooner than the climate begins to warm up than summer has arrived.


Summer

Salamanca's summer weather and climate is extremely appealing, with a long summer season stretching from May until September, when temperatures average above 25°C / 77°F . Summer weather is at its warmest between July and August, peaking at 35°C / 95°F or occasionally 40°C / 104°F. Night time temperatures too remain mild and Salamanca's nightlife thrives during the balmy summer evenings, when many restaurants offer outdoor dining patios and night clubs remain open way past midnight.

Autumn / Fall

Fresh breezes in the autumnal months affect Salamanca's daytime temperatures and the weather begins to change, although it remains fairly mild. Temperatures during early October still average way above 18°C / 64°F, falling to around 13°C / 55°F in November, with the nights feeling somewhat chilly. The climate during Salamanca still features plenty of clear days with plenty of sunny weather, and many people choose to visit the area as the city begins to become quieter.

Winter

From late November to the beginning of March, Salamanca's weather and climate becomes much colder, with daytime temperatures usually below 12°C / 54°F. January is the coldest month in Salamanca, with temperatures averaging around 9°C / 48°F during the day, although frosty weather and snow is uncommon in the Salamanca area, meaning that many traditional Mediterranean and more exotic plants thrive in this climate and environment.


Salamanca Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)


Maximum
Minimum

January

9°C / 48°F
2°C / 36°F

February

11°C / 52°F
2°C / 36°F

March

15°C / 59°F
5°C / 41°F

April

18°C / 64°F
7°C / 45°F

May

21°C / 70°F
10°C / 50°F

June

27°C / 81°F
15°C / 59°F

July

31°C / 88°F
17°C / 63°F

August

30°C / 86°F
17°C / 63°F

September

25°C / 77°F
14°C / 57°F

October

19°C / 66°F
10°C / 50°F

November

13°C / 55°F
5°C / 41°F

December

9°C / 48°F
2°C / 36°F