Albacete, Castille-La Mancha Weather by Month and Climate Averages

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).

Albacete climate at a glance

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.

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.

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. The sun is out about 49% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 46% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 52% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 63% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 84% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 77% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 55% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 46% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 46% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. 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 sunshine about 84% of daylight hours. March is the cloudiest, at 40%. Over the year the sun shines about 55% of daylight hours. Albacete is sunnier than 71% of Spain.

Humidity peaks in December at 72% and is lowest in July at 38%.

Albacete has about 62 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

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 on record brought 116 mm of rain, 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

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January22 mm771%49%22°-16°
February24 mm662%51%24°-19°
March38 mm761%40%31°-7°
April42 mm953%46%33°-3°
May40 mm846%52%38°-1°
June31 mm445%63%41°
July7.6 mm238%84%42°
August13 mm338%77%43°
September37 mm553%55%40°
October39 mm859%46%33°-1°
November36 mm870%46%29°-6°
December30 mm772%50%22°-9°

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?

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 sunshine about 84% of daylight hours. 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.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station ALBACETE OBS. (1 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station ALBACETE OBS..