El Cabo de Gata Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in El Cabo de Gata can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to mild.
El Cabo de Gata has a dry climate with relatively low precipitation levels.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in El Cabo de Gata. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 16°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 11°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
With annual rainfall averaging 251 mm, El Cabo de Gata maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives moderate rainfall, averaging 32 mm of precipitation, recorded across 10 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 1 mm over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our El Cabo de Gata Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in El Cabo de Gata. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.9 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in El Cabo de Gata.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 68%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 60%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit El Cabo de Gata in Spain
During the months of May, June and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of May, June, July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 32 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 342 hours of sunshine.
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