The location of Archidona makes it an area with a continentalized Mediterranean climate, characterized by cold winters and hot summers, with a notable temperature difference between seasons.

The average annual temperature is around 15 °C. In winter, temperatures can drop to an average of 2.7 °C in January, while in summer, especially in July, highs reach up to 32.5 °C. Annual rainfall is mostly concentrated in the autumn and winter months. Archidona also enjoys a large amount of sunshine—about 2,700 hours per year—which contributes to its pleasant atmosphere for much of the year.