Climate Insights for Cartaya

The climate in Cartaya is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 312mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 58mm of rainfall. Cartaya is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Temperatures in Cartaya vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Cartaya is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 312mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 26mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 58mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 58mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Cartaya is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 16km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Cartaya, which began on March 20, 2026. Cartaya is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Cartaya is during April, May, June, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 28mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cartaya based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.