The climate of 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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for El Cabo de Gata, Spain.

Temperature records

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.

Precipitation and snowfall

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.

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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
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.

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in El Cabo de Gata, Spain. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in El Cabo de Gata

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Yearly Temperature in El Cabo de Gata

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in El Cabo de Gata, Spain. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in El Cabo de Gata

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Total Yearly Precipitation in El Cabo de Gata

Average Snowfall per Month in El Cabo de Gata

Total Yearly Snowfall in El Cabo de Gata

UV index chart

This chart 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.

Average UV Index per Month in El Cabo de Gata

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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was here in October Weather experience:Good

Not too hot and not too cold, but perfect for relaxing. There were some cloudy moments, but most days were sunny and clear.

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was here in April Weather experience:Good

A pleasant breeze was frequent and the sky was clear blue. Every now and then a light rain passed.

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was here in January Weather experience:Okay

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.

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was here in February Weather experience:Bad

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.

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was here in May Weather experience:Good

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.

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was here in December Weather experience:Good

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.

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was here in June Weather experience:Good

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.

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Average weather in El Cabo de Gata by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for El Cabo de Gata. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.