Climate Insights for Zahara de la Sierra
Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain
Climate Overview
The climate in Zahara de la Sierra is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 703 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 156 mm of rainfall. Zahara de la Sierra is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Zahara de la Sierra is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 27.7 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 6.2 in of rainfall. Zahara de la Sierra is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 43°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Zahara de la Sierra vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Zahara de la Sierra vary considerably across the year, with a 48°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 50°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Zahara de la Sierra is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 703 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 59 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 156 mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 156 mm less than March, 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.Zahara de la Sierra is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 6.1 in of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 6.1 in less than March, 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.
Wind
Zahara de la Sierra is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8km/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.Zahara de la Sierra is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Zahara de la Sierra is during April, May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 46 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Zahara de la Sierra is during April, May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.8 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 91°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 43°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zahara de la Sierra 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zahara de la Sierra based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.