UPM Weather

Weather and Climate at UPM

Madrid, where Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) is located, experiences a continental Mediterranean climate. The city has:

• Hot summers with average temperatures ranging from 25°C to 35°C (77°F to 95°F).
• Cool winters with temperatures between 0°C to 10°C (32°F to 50°F).
• Moderate rainfall, mostly in autumn and spring, averaging 400-600 mm annually.
• Occasional extreme weather like heatwaves in summer and cold snaps in winter.

The weather impacts UPM campus life by:

• Encouraging indoor activities during hot summer days.
• Affecting commuting with potential delays due to weather conditions.
• Influencing outdoor research activities, particularly in fields like agriculture and environmental science.