Alcázar of Toledo
The Alcázar of Toledo is a museum building and library that houses the Army Museum, the Biblioteca de Castilla-La Mancha, and the Biblioteca Pública del Estado en Toledo. It is one of the 102 sights in Spain listed on this site and is ranked 57th in popularity among the country's sights based on English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest in July and August, with daily highs reaching about 33 °C and 32 °C. The wettest months are December and October, which have about 48 mm and 46 mm of rain respectively. Entry costs €5, though it is free on Wednesdays.
To reach the site, the nearest airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport in Madrid, located 80 km away. The site is 68 km from the capital, Madrid. Visitors can combine a visit with the Toledo Cathedral, which is 0.3 km away, or the Royal Palace of Aranjuez, located 40.4 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 10 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 21 | 14 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 28 | 29 | 25 | 44 | 44 | 22 | 8 | 10 | 22 | 46 | 41 | 48 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
