SpainWhat’s the climate like in El Cabo de Gata?
The current climate in El Cabo de Gata features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 16°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 24°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 8°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in El Cabo de Gata in recent years was 41°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 0°C in January 2017.
On average, El Cabo de Gata gets 203 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,4 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit El Cabo de Gata?
The best time to visit El Cabo de Gata for sunny weather is February through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit El Cabo de Gata. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of El Cabo de Gata
The climate table of El Cabo de Gata shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 18 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 8 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 13 | 10 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 16 | 16 | 34 | 20 | 16 | 5,4 | 0,1 | 6,9 | 22 | 21 | 12 | 33 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,2 | 0 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 24°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 16°C in January
- Precipitation*: 203 mm per year, averaging 17 mm per month
- Snowfall: 1,4 cm per year
- Driest months: 0,1 mm in July, 5,4 mm in June and 6,9 mm in August
- Wettest months: 34 mm in March, 33 mm in December and 22 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Weather experiences in El Cabo de Gata
Average Temperature per Month in El Cabo de Gata
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in El Cabo de Gata, Spain. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in El Cabo de Gata
This graph shows how much rainfall El Cabo de Gata, Spain, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in El Cabo de Gata
This graph shows how much snow El Cabo de Gata, Spain, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in El Cabo de Gata
This graph shows the average UV index per month in El Cabo de Gata, Spain. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in El Cabo de Gata
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in El Cabo de Gata, Spain. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in El Cabo de Gata
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in El Cabo de Gata, Spain, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in El Cabo de Gata
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in El Cabo de Gata, Spain, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in El Cabo de Gata
The weather in El Cabo de Gata is rated an average of 3,6 out of 5 stars by 7 visitors. Have you been to El Cabo de Gata? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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Not too hot and not too cold, but perfect for relaxing. There were some cloudy moments, but most days were sunny and clear.— This text is automatically translated to English
A pleasant breeze was frequent and the sky was clear blue. Every now and then a light rain passed.— This text is automatically translated to English
Light precipitation, cloudy and moderate temperatures. Most days varied, but with clear spells. This did not hinder exploration of the area. However, it was not bad for winter conditions.— This text is automatically translated to English
February in El Cabo de Gata was rainy and cold. Although the average daily temperature was around 15 degrees, wind and rain kept the temperature cooler. This is certainly not ideal weather for the beach.— This text is automatically translated to English
There were some overcast and slightly windy days, but this, of course, could not dampen the festive mood. Ideal weather for sports and active recreation.— This text is automatically translated to English
December brought mild winter weather in El Cabo de Gata. During the day you can walk comfortably in a sweater when the temperature is around 15-20 degrees. It was mostly sunny, occasionally raining. Ideal for an active vacation or a relaxing day by the sea.— This text is automatically translated to English
Mostly sunny and warm, few clouds. Evenings were cool, which was a welcome change from the sunny day. Occasional rain but generally dry. Lovely weather for relaxing on the beach, but sometimes it gets too hot.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in El Cabo de Gata by month
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