Aqueduct of Segovia Acueducto de Segovia
Segovia, Spain UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Aqueduct of Segovia is a Roman stone arch bridge and an architectural heritage monument. This 28 m high and 17,000 m long structure is part of the Old Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the 20th most looked-up sight in Spain on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The aqueduct is 69 km from Madrid. The nearest airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, located 68 km away. The site is wheelchair accessible.
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of about 27 °C to 28 °C and lows of 15 °C. These months have the least rain, with about 2 or 3 rainy days. December and January are the coldest months, with highs around 7 °C to 8 °C and lows between 0 °C and 1 °C. April has about 12 rainy days. The monument dates from the year 200 and is a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark and a bien de interés cultural. Nearby sights include the Alcázar of Segovia, 1.3 km away, the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, 11 km away, the Valley of the Fallen, 34.2 km away, and El Escorial, 40 km away.
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.
