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Leganés, Madrid Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Leganés, Madrid?
Leganés, Madrid gets 355 mm of precipitation a year over about 75 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 34°C) and January the coldest (average low 2°C).
Semi-arid climate
Leganés, Madrid has hot summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 11°C in January to 34°C in July. October is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to May, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 2° | 12° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 8° | 20° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 18° | 32° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 11° | 21° |
How much rain does Leganés get?
Leganés gets 355 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 75 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 60% of Spain.
October is the wettest month, with 54 mm. July is the driest, with 6 mm. October has the most rainy days, about 9.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 77 days, to September 18, 2025.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Leganés got 366 mm of rain, against a normal of 355 mm for those months. January 2026 had the most, with 88 mm.
Leganés weather by month
Leganés weather in January
In January, Leganés averages a high of 11°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 28 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 21°C (2003) and the record low is -12°C (2021).
Leganés weather in February
In February, Leganés averages a high of 13°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 23°C (1987) and the record low is -9°C (1983).
Leganés weather in March
In March, Leganés averages a high of 17°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 32 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 41% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 27°C (2015) and the record low is -6°C (1993). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Leganés weather in April
In April, Leganés averages a high of 19°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 38 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). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Leganés weather in May
In May, Leganés averages a high of 24°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 36 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 37°C (2025) and the record low is 0°C (1991). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Leganés weather in June
In June, Leganés averages a high of 29°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 16 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 61% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 41°C (2019) and the record low is 4°C (1984).
Leganés weather in July
In July, Leganés averages a high of 34°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 86% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 42°C (2022) and the record low is 8°C (1996).
Leganés weather in August
In August, Leganés averages a high of 33°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 80% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 43°C (2021) and the record low is 7°C (1977).
Leganés weather in September
In September, Leganés averages a high of 28°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 23 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 40°C (1988) and the record low is 3°C (1974).
Leganés weather in October
In October, Leganés averages a high of 21°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 54 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 33°C (2023) and the record low is -2°C (1974).
Leganés weather in November
In November, Leganés averages a high of 14°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 45 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 25°C (1981) and the record low is -6°C (2001).
Leganés weather in December
In December, Leganés averages a high of 11°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 37 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 22°C (1979) and the record low is -8°C (2001).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Leganés
July is the sunniest month in Leganés, with estimated sunshine of 86% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest, at 41%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 55% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Leganés is sunnier than 74% of Spain.
Humidity peaks in December at 78% and is lowest in July at 29%.
Leganés has about 55 days a year above 32°C. Leganés is hotter than 90% of Spain.
First and last freeze in Leganés
The first fall freeze in Leganés typically comes around November 26, and the last spring freeze around March 17. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 254 days.
Leganés weather records
These records cover MADRID/GETAFE during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Leganés station is 43°C, on August 14, 2021. The coldest is -12°C, on January 12, 2021.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 78 mm of precipitation, on October 19, 2023.
47 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.5°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Leganés
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to May, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 12°C and lows near 2°C.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 20°C and lows near 8°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 18°C.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 10°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2° | 11° | 28 mm | 8 | 73% | 50% | 21° | -12° |
| February | 3° | 13° | 31 mm | 7 | 64% | 52% | 23° | -9° |
| March | 6° | 17° | 32 mm | 7 | 60% | 41% | 27° | -6° |
| April | 8° | 19° | 38 mm | 9 | 52% | 46% | 33° | -3° |
| May | 12° | 24° | 36 mm | 8 | 44% | 52% | 37° | 0° |
| June | 16° | 29° | 16 mm | 4 | 40% | 61% | 41° | 4° |
| July | 19° | 34° | 6.3 mm | 2 | 29% | 86% | 42° | 8° |
| August | 19° | 33° | 7.9 mm | 2 | 32% | 80% | 43° | 7° |
| September | 15° | 28° | 23 mm | 4 | 49% | 60% | 40° | 3° |
| October | 11° | 21° | 54 mm | 9 | 60% | 46% | 33° | -2° |
| November | 6° | 14° | 45 mm | 8 | 75% | 44% | 25° | -6° |
| December | 3° | 11° | 37 mm | 8 | 78% | 46% | 22° | -8° |
Station: MADRID/GETAFE, 5 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; 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.
Leganés climate questions
How much rain does Leganés get?
Leganés gets 355 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 75 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Leganés?
October is the wettest month in Leganés, with 54 mm. July is the driest, with 6 mm.
How many rainy days does Leganés have a year?
Leganés has about 75 days with measurable rain in an average year. October has the most, about 9.
What is the hottest month in Leganés?
July is the warmest month in Leganés, with an average high of 34°C.
What is the coldest month in Leganés?
January is the coldest month in Leganés, with an average low of 2°C.
What is the record high temperature in Leganés?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Leganés station is 43°C, set on August 14, 2021. The record low is -12°C, on January 12, 2021.
What is the sunniest month in Leganés?
July is the sunniest month in Leganés, with estimated sunshine of 86% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Leganés?
The first fall freeze in Leganés typically comes around November 26. The last spring freeze is around March 17.
What is the best time to visit Leganés?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to May, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.