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El Cabo de Gata Climate by Month

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 day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in El Cabo de Gata. Average 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 average around 11°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Almería, Spain (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Almería, Spain (21 KM, 13 Miles).

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:
  • When is summer in El Cabo de Gata?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does El Cabo de Gata have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in El Cabo de Gata?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in El Cabo de Gata?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in El Cabo de Gata?
    November tops the wettest month list with 32 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in El Cabo de Gata?
    July is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in El Cabo de Gata?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 342 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for El Cabo de Gata

    Thu   Nov 21
    23°C | 13°C
    SW 18 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    22°C | 11°C
    SE 14 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    22°C | 12°C
    NE 18 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain