Toledo

City in Spain

Toledo
Photo: Dmitry Dzhus from London, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Toledo is a city in central Spain with a population of approximately 87,000 residents. Located 67 km from Madrid, the city is known for landmarks including the Toledo Cathedral and the Alcázar of Toledo.

What to see

The city features significant historical architecture. Visitors can explore the Toledo Cathedral and the Alcázar of Toledo, both of which serve as primary sights within the city.

When to go

Toledo experiences hot summers and mild winters. July and August reach daily highs of 32 °C to 33 °C with very little rain, making these months the hottest. Spring, particularly May with highs of 22 °C, and autumn, such as September with highs of 27 °C, offer milder conditions for visiting. Winter months from December to February are cooler, with daily highs ranging between 10 °C and 12 °C and daily lows near 1 °C to 3 °C.

Getting there

The nearest airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, located 80 km from Toledo. The city is situated 67 km from Madrid.

Top sights in Toledo

  1. Toledo CathedralToledo Cathedral
  2. Alcázar of ToledoAlcázar of Toledo

Weather by month

The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high, °C101216182329333227211411
Average low, °C135711161919151163
Rainfall, mm28282544432281021464148
Rainy days658865135986

Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Toledo (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.

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