Best time to visit Almería
Go inFebruary–June and September–December
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Close to 3,000 hours of sun a year; winters are mild enough for a beach walk.
See Almería on the globeAlmería month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Great | 17°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| February | Great | 18°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| March | Great | 20°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | Cabo de Gata in bloom |
| April | Great | 22°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | Cabo de Gata in bloom |
| May | Great | 24°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | Cabo de Gata in bloom |
| June | Great | 28°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| July | Good | 31°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| August | Good | 31°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | Feria de Almería |
| September | Great | 29°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| October | Great | 25°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| November | Great | 21°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| December | Great | 18°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
Festivals, events and seasons in Almería
- Mar–May🌿 Cabo de Gata in bloomThe desert coast flowers; ideal hiking before the heat.
- August🎉 Feria de AlmeríaLate-August fair with day and night casetas.
Good to know
- Flights to Almería are usually cheapest in November–April.
- Crowds and prices peak in July–August, so book early.
Spaghetti westerns like ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’ were filmed in the Tabernas Desert nearby.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Almería?
The best time to visit Almería is February–June and September–December. Close to 3,000 hours of sun a year; winters are mild enough for a beach walk.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Almería?
Flights are usually cheapest in November–April, when demand is lowest.
When is Almería busiest?
Almería is busiest in July–August.
What is the weather like in Almería?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C, and January the coolest at 17°C.
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