Dehesa de la Villa Park
Park Urban park in Madrid with sports facilities
Within Madrid’s northwest, Dehesa de la Villa preserves oak groves and winding paths; locals use the park for running, dog‑walking and relaxed weekend picnics.
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Dehesa de la Villa Park is an urban green space in the northwest area of the municipality of Madrid, Spain.
The park comprises open woodland and trails used for walking, running and informal recreation, and it acts as a local green lung within the city’s built environment.
It is maintained by the municipal authorities and is used primarily for day recreation rather than as a formal historic or cultural site.
Located in the Community of Madrid, the park sits within the metropolitan area of Madrid and is accessible from surrounding neighbourhoods by local roads and public transport.
How to Get to Dehesa de la Villa Park #
Located in Madrid’s Ciudad Universitaria/Moncloa area; the park is approximately 3-4 km northwest of Puerta del Sol. It’s reachable by Madrid EMT buses that serve the Moncloa and Ciudad Universitaria hubs; from Metropolitano or Moncloa metro stations a taxi or a 10-20 minute bus ride will reach the park’s main access points. Drivers can approach via the M-30 ring road and local streets like Calle de la Dehesa de la Villa.
Tips for Visiting Dehesa de la Villa Park #
- Enter from the Calle de la Dehesa de la Villa gate on the west side to avoid the busiest sections near the university.
- Bring binoculars - the park is a favored stopover for migrating raptors and warblers in spring and autumn.
- Walk the higher paths at midday to catch the best views back toward Madrid's skyline; many locals come here to walk their dogs or fly kites.
Best Time to Visit Dehesa de la Villa Park #
Best in spring and autumn for comfortable temperatures and active birdlife.
Weather & Climate near Dehesa de la Villa Park #
Dehesa de la Villa Park's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 10 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 53 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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