What’s the climate like in Sierra Nevada?
The current climate of Sierra Nevada features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 37°C during the day to lows of 14°C. The average yearly temperature is around 25°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 1°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Sierra Nevada in recent years was 45°C in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 5°C in February 2018.
On average, Sierra Nevada gets 336 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 3,1 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Sierra Nevada?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to Sierra Nevada is March through June and September through November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Sierra Nevada. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Sierra Nevada
The climate table of Sierra Nevada shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 14 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 28 | 32 | 37 | 36 | 30 | 26 | 18 | 16 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 34 | 50 | 42 | 40 | 25 | 10 | 0,1 | 2,6 | 22 | 28 | 53 | 29 |
| Snow (cm) | 2,0 | 1,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 25°C
- Highest temperature: 37°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 14°C in January
- Precipitation*: 336 mm per year, averaging 28 mm per month
- Snowfall: 3,1 cm per year
- Driest months: 0,1 mm in July, 2,6 mm in August and 10 mm in June
- Wettest months: 53 mm in November, 50 mm in February and 42 mm in March
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Sierra Nevada
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Sierra Nevada, Spain. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Sierra Nevada
This graph shows how much precipitation Sierra Nevada, Spain, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Sierra Nevada
This graph shows how much snow Sierra Nevada, Spain, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Sierra Nevada
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Sierra Nevada, Spain. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Sierra Nevada
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Sierra Nevada, Spain. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Sierra Nevada
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Sierra Nevada, Spain, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Sierra Nevada
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Sierra Nevada, Spain, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Sierra Nevada by Month
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