Córdoba climate
Córdoba (Andalusia, Spain) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 19 °C66 °F, and about 482 mm19 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Córdoba climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1558 | 439 | 949 | 461.8 |
| Feb | 1661 | 540 | 1051 | 491.9 |
| Mar | 2067 | 745 | 1356 | 652.5 |
| Apr | 2373 | 1050 | 1661 | 532.1 |
| May | 2882 | 1456 | 2169 | 331.3 |
| Jun | 3494 | 1865 | 2679 | 50.2 |
| Jul | 39101 | 2170 | 3086 | 10.0 |
| Aug | 38101 | 2271 | 3086 | 70.3 |
| Sep | 3290 | 1865 | 2578 | 281.1 |
| Oct | 2679 | 1457 | 2068 | 682.7 |
| Nov | 1966 | 846 | 1356 | 662.6 |
| Dec | 1560 | 541 | 1050 | 622.5 |
| Year | 39101 | 439 | 1966 | 48219 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81% | 49% | 2.6 | 9:48 |
| Feb | 76% | 49% | 3.4 | 10:44 |
| Mar | 72% | 53% | 4.6 | 11:51 |
| Apr | 68% | 55% | 5.7 | 13:08 |
| May | 59% | 46% | 6.8 | 14:12 |
| Jun | 46% | 28% | 7.8 | 14:46 |
| Jul | 34% | 13% | 7.9 | 14:32 |
| Aug | 34% | 18% | 7.0 | 13:37 |
| Sep | 47% | 34% | 5.4 | 12:22 |
| Oct | 63% | 44% | 3.9 | 11:08 |
| Nov | 75% | 47% | 2.8 | 10:04 |
| Dec | 80% | 48% | 2.3 | 9:33 |
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 Córdoba is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 38 °C101 °F and a low of 22 °C71 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 15 °C58 °F and lows 4 °C39 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 20.8 °C37.4 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 482 mm19 in. The wettest three-month stretch is October–December, which brings 41% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–August. The wettest month is October (68 mm2.7 in), the driest is July (1 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 34% in July to 81% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 13%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in September to 9 km/h (6 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Córdoba
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March–May and October and November: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 33 mm1.3 in to 68 mm2.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 39 °C101 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to 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 Córdoba
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1558 to 16 °C61 °F, lows 439 to 5 °C41 °F, about 52 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2067 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 745 to 14 °C56 °F, about 50 mm2.0 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 3494 to 39 °C101 °F, lows 1865 to 22 °C71 °F, about 4 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1966 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 846 to 18 °C65 °F, about 54 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Córdoba compares
Compared with Sevilla, about 120 km to the southwest, Córdoba is on average 0.4 °C0.6 °F cooler and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in January (0.8 °C1.5 °F cooler).
Of the 46 places in Spain covered by World Climates, Córdoba is the 13th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 24th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Spain climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Taza (Morocco, Csa), Taourirt (Morocco, Csa) and Oujda (Morocco, Csa).
Nearby places
- Jaén 87 km · 17 °C62 °F · 422 mm17 in
- Sevilla 120 km · 19 °C66 °F · 468 mm18 in
- Dos Hermanas 122 km · 19 °C66 °F · 492 mm19 in
- Granada 129 km · 16 °C61 °F · 397 mm16 in
- Málaga 134 km · 19 °C66 °F · 505 mm20 in
- Marbella 153 km · 19 °C65 °F · 554 mm22 in
- Jerez de la Frontera 180 km · 18 °C65 °F · 577 mm23 in
- Huelva 203 km · 19 °C66 °F · 451 mm18 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Córdoba?
August is the warmest month in Córdoba, with an average high of 38 °C (101 °F) and an average low of 22 °C (71 °F).
What is the coldest month in Córdoba?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 15 °C (58 °F) and an average low of 4 °C (39 °F).
When does it rain the most in Córdoba?
October is the wettest month with about 68 mm (2.7 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Córdoba?
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 — most of all 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 409 m, while Córdoba lies at about 117 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.9 °C3.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.