Almería climate
Almería (Andalusia, Spain) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 20 °C69 °F, and about 238 mm9.4 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Almería climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1762 | 847 | 1355 | 251.0 |
| Feb | 1864 | 947 | 1356 | 230.9 |
| Mar | 2068 | 1151 | 1560 | 291.2 |
| Apr | 2374 | 1355 | 1864 | 251.0 |
| May | 2781 | 1762 | 2271 | 140.5 |
| Jun | 3290 | 2170 | 2780 | 40.2 |
| Jul | 3696 | 2475 | 3086 | 10.0 |
| Aug | 3595 | 2476 | 3085 | 50.2 |
| Sep | 3087 | 2170 | 2678 | 200.8 |
| Oct | 2679 | 1763 | 2271 | 261.0 |
| Nov | 2068 | 1253 | 1661 | 341.3 |
| Dec | 1763 | 949 | 1356 | 321.3 |
| Year | 3696 | 847 | 2069 | 2389.4 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73% | 47% | 2.8 | 9:54 |
| Feb | 71% | 44% | 3.7 | 10:47 |
| Mar | 67% | 45% | 4.8 | 11:51 |
| Apr | 63% | 43% | 5.9 | 13:06 |
| May | 56% | 36% | 7.0 | 14:07 |
| Jun | 48% | 24% | 7.6 | 14:40 |
| Jul | 44% | 20% | 7.3 | 14:27 |
| Aug | 50% | 22% | 6.6 | 13:33 |
| Sep | 61% | 33% | 5.3 | 12:22 |
| Oct | 67% | 40% | 4.0 | 11:10 |
| Nov | 72% | 46% | 2.9 | 10:09 |
| Dec | 75% | 47% | 2.5 | 9:39 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Almería is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 36 °C96 °F and a low of 24 °C75 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 17 °C62 °F and lows 8 °C47 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 17.3 °C31.1 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is dry, with about 238 mm9.4 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is October–December, which brings 39% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: May–September. The wettest month is November (34 mm1.3 in), the driest is July (1 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 44% in July to 75% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 20%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in October to 11 km/h (7 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 9.6 hours in December to 14.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Almería
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March–May and October and November. Average highs then reach 20 °C68 °F to 27 °C81 °F. Precipitation is 14 mm0.5 in to 34 mm1.3 in per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 36 °C96 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Almería
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1762 to 18 °C64 °F, lows 847 to 9 °C49 °F, about 27 mm1.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2068 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 1151 to 17 °C62 °F, about 23 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3290 to 36 °C96 °F, lows 2170 to 24 °C76 °F, about 3 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2068 to 30 °C87 °F, lows 1253 to 21 °C70 °F, about 27 mm1.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Almería compares
The nearest larger place is Granada, about 109 km to the west. Compared with it, Almería is on average 4.1 °C7.4 °F warmer. It receives 40% less precipitation (238 mm9.4 in vs 397 mm16 in). The difference is largest in November (4.5 °C8.1 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 46 places in Spain. By annual mean temperature, Almería is the 2nd warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 43rd wettest. See all of them on the Spain climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are El Kelaa des Srarhna (Morocco, BSh), Gabès (Tunisia, BWh) and Al Fqih Ben Çalah (Morocco, BSh).
Nearby places
- Climate in Granada 109 km · 16 °C61 °F · 397 mm16 in
- Climate in Cartagena 156 km · 19 °C67 °F · 288 mm11 in
- Climate in Jaén 157 km · 17 °C62 °F · 422 mm17 in
- Climate in Murcia 174 km · 19 °C66 °F · 288 mm11 in
- Climate in Málaga 175 km · 19 °C66 °F · 505 mm20 in
- Climate in Nador 191 km · 20 °C68 °F · 465 mm18 in
- Climate in Orihuela 193 km · 19 °C66 °F · 288 mm11 in
- Climate in Oran 207 km · 19 °C67 °F · 516 mm20 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Almería?
July is the warmest month in Almería. Its average high is 36 °C (96 °F) and its average low is 24 °C (75 °F).
What is the coldest month in Almería?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 17 °C (62 °F) and its average low is 8 °C (47 °F).
When does it rain the most in Almería?
November is the wettest month with about 34 mm (1.3 in) of precipitation. July is the driest with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Almería?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March–May and October and November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 666 m, while Almería lies at about 21 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +4.2 °C7.5 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.