Castillo de San Servando

Castle Medieval castle overlooking Toledo, historic fortress

Medieval riverside castle on the Tagus near Toledo, its keep and walls overlooked the river; visitors combine castle walks with Toledo’s historic center and museums.

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Castillo de San Servando
39.8604, -4.0156

How to Get to Castillo de San Servando #

From Toledo’s historic centre the castle is a short uphill walk across the Puente de San Martín or via the riverside paths. Local buses and taxis from the main square (Plaza Zocodover) will also take visitors closer to the fortress approaches.

Tips for Visiting Castillo de San Servando #

  • Combine a visit with a walk along Toledo's riverside and the neighbouring Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes for perspective.
  • Go at dusk to see the castle's silhouette against the Tagus-the site has a dramatic riverside setting.

Best Time to Visit Castillo de San Servando #

Spring and autumn are the most pleasant times to explore Toledo and its riverside fortifications; summer can be very hot.

Spring (Mar-May)
March-May · 10-23°C
Comfortable temperatures for walking Toledo's hilly streets and riverside approaches.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
September-November · 12-24°C
Fewer tourists and pleasant light for photographs of the castle and Tagus.

Weather & Climate near Castillo de San Servando #

Climate

Castillo de San Servando's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 34°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 37 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
-7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 43 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 24°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
14.2h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 29°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° 34°
32%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.5h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 8 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° 33°
33%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
13.5h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 28°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).

79 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

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