Climate Chart of Sierra Nevada, Spain

Monthly data: Temperature °C, Rain (mm), Sunshine (h) · 2013–2023

Climate overview

Temperature

Monthly mean temperatures are lowest at 0.6 °C in January, and highest at 18.6 °C in July. These are averages for each month, not daytime highs, so they should not be read as a forecast of afternoon conditions or temperatures on a particular visit. The unweighted mean of the monthly temperature means is 8.2 °C. It offers a broad summary across the calendar months, rather than a day-weighted annual average, and cannot convey the range of conditions within any one month.

Snow

Mean daily snowfall reaches its monthly high of 22.05 mm/day in March; the unweighted mean of the monthly daily-snowfall means is 6.05 mm/day. These are snowfall amounts averaged by month, not monthly totals, and they do not establish the number of snowy days, snow depth, snow cover or skiing conditions.

Rain

Mean daily rainfall reaches its monthly high of 2.06 mm/day in September, while the lowest monthly mean is 0.67 mm/day in January. These figures describe average daily amounts, not monthly totals; the lower figure does not guarantee dry days or tell you how often rain occurs. Across the calendar months, the unweighted mean of the monthly daily-rainfall means is 1.35 mm/day. Treat it as an overview of the recorded averages, not a measure of rainfall on a particular date.

Sunshine

Mean daily sunshine is highest at 13.24 hours/day in June and lowest at 7.58 hours/day in December. These figures can help frame expectations for outdoor daylight planning, but sunshine duration is not the same as day length and does not guarantee uninterrupted sun. The unweighted mean of the monthly sunshine-duration means is 10.37 hours/day per day. It summarizes the monthly averages without indicating how sunshine is distributed across individual days.

Best Travel Time Guide for Sierra Nevada, Spain: Ideal Seasons and Weather Insights

For visitors prioritising cooler monthly mean temperatures, January is the relevant option in these records, with a mean of 0.6 °C; this is not a promise of consistently cool weather or a description of daytime highs. For lower average daily rainfall, January is the criterion-based option, at 0.67 mm/day, but the average cannot guarantee dry days or indicate rain frequency. Prepare for rain with September in mind, when the mean daily amount reaches 2.06 mm/day; that monthly average does not specify what will fall during a particular visit. The rainfall and cooler-temperature criteria point to different considerations, rather than establishing one universally best time to visit.

For outdoor sightseeing planned around sunshine duration, June has the highest mean daily sunshine at 13.24 hours/day, while December has the lowest at 7.58 hours/day. These averages may help with broad planning, but sunshine duration is not day length and cannot guarantee clear conditions on your chosen date. Snowfall is highest by mean daily amount in March, at 22.05 mm/day. This measurement alone cannot tell visitors whether snow will be present on arrival, how deep it may be, or what conditions will be available for skiing, so it should not be treated as a snow-cover report.

Climate Data Overview for Sierra Nevada, Spain

Explore the comprehensive climate data for Sierra Nevada, Spain. This detailed table provides valuable insights into temperature variations, precipitation levels, and seasonal changes, helping you understand the unique weather patterns of this region.

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