Leganés, Madrid
Provincia de Madrid · Madrid · Spain · 188,425 residents
Leganés is a city in Provincia de Madrid, Madrid, Spain, home to around 188,425 people. There are 2 notable places to see in and around town, including La Cubierta, Leganés and Cathedral of the Entrance of the Mother of God into the Temple, Madrid. The nearest airport is Madrid (MAD), about 22 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: La Cubierta, Leganés and Cathedral of the Entrance of the Mother of God into the Temple, Madrid.
- Best weather from May to June and September: daytime highs between 24°C and 29°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Madrid (MAD) is 16 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Leganés
Ranked by how well known they are.
Tours & tickets in Leganés
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Leganés can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Leganés are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Leganés and the villages around it is a hire car from Madrid (MAD), about 22 min away.
Best time to visit Leganés
May to June and September: daytime highs between 24°C and 29°C with little rain.
- 10°CJan38 mm
- 13°CFeb29 mm
- 16°CMar61 mm
- 19°CApr56 mm
- 24°CMay29 mm
- 29°CJun19 mm
- 34°CJul7 mm
- 33°CAug14 mm
- 27°CSept52 mm
- 22°COct69 mm
- 15°CNov51 mm
- 12°CDec46 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10°C | 1°C | 38 mm | 7 h |
| Feb | 13°C | 3°C | 29 mm | 8 h |
| Mar | 16°C | 5°C | 61 mm | 9 h |
| Apr | 19°C | 7°C | 56 mm | 11 h |
| May | 24°C | 11°C | 29 mm | 13 h |
| Jun | 29°C | 16°C | 19 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 34°C | 20°C | 7 mm | 14 h |
| Aug | 33°C | 19°C | 14 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 27°C | 15°C | 52 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 22°C | 11°C | 69 mm | 9 h |
| Nov | 15°C | 6°C | 51 mm | 7 h |
| Dec | 12°C | 3°C | 46 mm | 6 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Madrid (MAD)16 miles, about 22 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Salamanca (SLM)101 miles, about 2 h 23 min by road
- Valladolid (VLL)111 miles, about 2 h 37 min by road
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 18 h 11 min without stops.
Leganés is good for
Around Leganés
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Leganés worth visiting?
Yes. Leganés is known for La Cubierta, Leganés and Cathedral of the Entrance of the Mother of God into the Temple, Madrid. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Leganés?
May to June and September, with daytime highs between 24°C and 29°C with little rain.
How do I get to Leganés from the UK?
Fly to Madrid (MAD), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 22 min by road. Salamanca (SLM) is an alternative, 101 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 18 h 11 min.
What is near Leganés?
Madrid (7 miles), Toledo (35 miles), Alcalá de Henares (24 miles) and Aranjuez (22 miles) are all within an hour or so.