Alcázar of Segovia Alcázar de Segovia
The Alcázar of Segovia is an alcázar in Segovia, Spain, built with stone, granite, and wood. It features Herrerian, Mudéjar, Gothic, and Romanesque architecture and was commissioned by the Kingdom of Castile, the Crown of Castile, and the Spanish Empire. Architects Francisco de Mora, Juan de Herrera, and Gaspar de Vega contributed to the structure. It is a World Heritage Site and is the 21st most looked-up sight in Spain on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of about 28 °C and 27 °C, and they also have the lowest rainfall, with about 2 or 3 rainy days per month. For cooler weather, January has an average high of 7 °C and a low of 0 °C, while December has a high of 8 °C and a low of 1 °C. The site is 70 km from Madrid and 70 km from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport. Visitors can combine a visit with the Aqueduct of Segovia, which is 1.3 km away, or the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, located 12.4 km away. Other nearby sights include the Valley of the Fallen, 34.7 km away, and El Escorial, 40.4 km away.
The alcázar is located at Plaza Reina Victoria Eugenia and is open daily. From April to October, the hours are 10:00 to 20:00, and from November to March, the hours are 10:00 to 18:00. Adult admission is €10.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 28 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 17 | 11 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 72 | 59 | 51 | 86 | 92 | 52 | 23 | 26 | 45 | 92 | 91 | 96 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
