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Albacete, Castille-La Mancha Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Albacete, Castille-La Mancha?
Albacete, Castille-La Mancha gets 360 mm of precipitation a year over about 74 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 34°C) and January the coldest (average low 1°C).
Semi-arid climate
Albacete, Castille-La Mancha has hot summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 12°C in January to 34°C in July. April is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically March, May, and October, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 2° | 12° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 7° | 20° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 17° | 33° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 9° | 22° |
How much rain does Albacete get?
Albacete gets 360 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 74 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 65% of Spain.
April is the wettest month, with 42 mm. July is the driest, with 8 mm. April has the most rainy days, about 9.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 48 days, to May 6, 2023.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Albacete got 331 mm of rain, against a normal of 360 mm for those months. March 2026 had the most, with 64 mm.
Albacete weather by month
Albacete weather in January
In January, Albacete averages a high of 12°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 22 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 49% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 22°C (2024) and the record low is -16°C (2006).
Albacete weather in February
In February, Albacete averages a high of 13°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 24 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 24°C (1990) and the record low is -19°C (1983).
Albacete weather in March
In March, Albacete averages a high of 17°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 38 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 31°C (2001) and the record low is -7°C (1984). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Albacete weather in April
In April, Albacete averages a high of 19°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 42 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 33°C (2023) and the record low is -3°C (1986).
Albacete weather in May
In May, Albacete averages a high of 24°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 40 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 38°C (2015) and the record low is -1°C (1991). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Albacete weather in June
In June, Albacete averages a high of 30°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 63% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 41°C (2022) and the record low is 4°C (1992).
Albacete weather in July
In July, Albacete averages a high of 34°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 84% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 42°C (2026) and the record low is 9°C (1988).
Albacete weather in August
In August, Albacete averages a high of 34°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 77% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 43°C (2021) and the record low is 9°C (1985).
Albacete weather in September
In September, Albacete averages a high of 28°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 37 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 40°C (2016) and the record low is 4°C (1993).
Albacete weather in October
In October, Albacete averages a high of 22°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 39 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 33°C (2006) and the record low is -1°C (1991). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Albacete weather in November
In November, Albacete averages a high of 16°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 36 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 29°C (1985) and the record low is -6°C (2007).
Albacete weather in December
In December, Albacete averages a high of 12°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 22°C (2018) and the record low is -9°C (2009).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Albacete
July is the sunniest month in Albacete, with estimated sunshine of 84% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest, at 40%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 55% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Albacete is sunnier than 71% of Spain.
Humidity peaks in December at 72% and is lowest in July at 38%.
Albacete has about 63 days a year above 32°C. Albacete is hotter than 93% of Spain.
First and last freeze in Albacete
The first fall freeze in Albacete typically comes around November 24, and the last spring freeze around March 21. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 248 days.
Albacete weather records
These records cover ALBACETE OBS. during 1983–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Albacete station is 43°C, on August 14, 2021. The coldest is -19°C, on February 14, 1983.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 116 mm of precipitation, on September 11, 1996.
39 all-time records have been set at the station since 1983.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.5°C per decade since 1983.
The best time to visit Albacete
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March, May, and October, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 12°C and lows near 2°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 20°C and lows near 7°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 33°C and lows near 17°C.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 10°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1° | 12° | 22 mm | 7 | 71% | 49% | 22° | -16° |
| February | 2° | 13° | 24 mm | 6 | 62% | 51% | 24° | -19° |
| March | 4° | 17° | 38 mm | 7 | 61% | 40% | 31° | -7° |
| April | 7° | 19° | 42 mm | 9 | 53% | 46% | 33° | -3° |
| May | 11° | 24° | 40 mm | 8 | 46% | 52% | 38° | -1° |
| June | 15° | 30° | 31 mm | 4 | 45% | 63% | 41° | 4° |
| July | 18° | 34° | 7.6 mm | 2 | 38% | 84% | 42° | 9° |
| August | 18° | 34° | 13 mm | 3 | 38% | 77% | 43° | 9° |
| September | 14° | 28° | 37 mm | 5 | 53% | 55% | 40° | 4° |
| October | 10° | 22° | 39 mm | 8 | 59% | 46% | 33° | -1° |
| November | 4° | 16° | 36 mm | 8 | 70% | 46% | 29° | -6° |
| December | 2° | 12° | 30 mm | 7 | 72% | 50% | 22° | -9° |
Station: ALBACETE OBS., 1 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1983–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Albacete climate questions
How much rain does Albacete get?
Albacete gets 360 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 74 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Albacete?
April is the wettest month in Albacete, with 42 mm. July is the driest, with 8 mm.
How many rainy days does Albacete have a year?
Albacete has about 74 days with measurable rain in an average year. April has the most, about 9.
What is the hottest month in Albacete?
July is the warmest month in Albacete, with an average high of 34°C.
What is the coldest month in Albacete?
January is the coldest month in Albacete, with an average low of 1°C.
What is the record high temperature in Albacete?
Within the available 1983–2026 station history, the record high at the Albacete station is 43°C, set on August 14, 2021. The record low is -19°C, on February 14, 1983.
What is the sunniest month in Albacete?
July is the sunniest month in Albacete, with estimated sunshine of 84% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Albacete?
The first fall freeze in Albacete typically comes around November 24. The last spring freeze is around March 21.
What is the best time to visit Albacete?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March, May, and October, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.