Andalusia, Spain
Almería
Almería is a city in Andalusia, Spain, close to the sea. It has a population of about 205,468 (2025). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now22°C
Best timeFeb · May · Dec
Population205,468
Local time16:49
36.84° N, 2.46° WElevation 21 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codes04001–04009, 04070–04071 …October: high / low25° / 17°
Rain this month29mm
Sea this month21°
Best timeFeb · May · Dec
Best: Feb · May · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Almería at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:24 · 19:2611 h 02 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 17:20Next holiday2 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb · May · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in August
Coolest month9°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
36 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea24°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 1.1 km
How Almería has grown
People living in the built-up area (75 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+61%110k in 1975 → 176k in 2025Weather in Almería
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 8 km/h · humidity 72%
Today22 Oct26°18°
Fri23 Oct25°18°
Sat24 Oct25°18°
Sun25 Oct24°17°
Mon26 Oct26°19°
Tue27 Oct26°19°
Wed28 Oct27°19°
Thu29 Oct27°20°
Fri30 Oct27°19°
Sat31 Oct26°19°
When to go to Almería
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 87 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 93 | 84 | 74 | 70 | 77 | 90 | 86 | 91 |
| High | 17° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 25° | 28° | 31° | 32° | 29° | 25° | 21° | 18° |
| Low | 9° | 10° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 23° | 20° | 17° | 13° | 10° |
| Rain (mm) | 32 | 30 | 24 | 26 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 29 | 36 | 40 |
| Wet days | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Sea | 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 18° | 16° |
What's on in Almería
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Almería's festivals through the year
Monuments and museums in Almería
0.7 km
Cargadero de mineral El AlquifeBuilt 1902
0.7 km
Iglesia Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la EncarnaciónBuilt 1500
0.3 km
Estación de autobuses de AlmeríaBuilt 1952
1.1 km
Alcazaba y Murallas del Cerro de San Cristóbal
0.4 km
Edificio del Círculo Mercantil e Industrial y Teatro CervantesBuilt 1921
0.3 km
Biblioteca Pública Provincial de Almería Francisco VillaespesaBuilt 1947Museum0.4 km
Museo de AlmeríaBuilt 1933
Museum0.7 km
Centro Andaluz de la FotografíaBuilt 1992More museums: Museo del Aceite de Oliva Castillo de Tabernas · Refugios de la Guerra Civil Española de Almería
Outdoors around Almería
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Mirador del cerro del CalvarioViewpoints
0.2 kmMirador del cinturón verdeViewpoints
1.1 kmCampsite RoquetasCamp sites
1.6 kmAquarium Costa de AlmeríaAquariums
2.2 kmLa Envía GolfGolf courses
2.3 kmLa GarrofaCamp sites
5.1 kmNature around Almería
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Almería
Earthquakes around Almería
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19509magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record42within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.8Dúrcal 4 km ←1954 · 104 km
6.3Nigüelas 1 km ↓2010 · 97 km
5.6Las Marinas 12 km ↘1978 · 23 km
5.3Balanegra 3 km ←1993 · 43 km
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 5 · 1 km
Neogene · 5
Ancient sites nearby
Sites: 1
Cities and settlements
Universities and research institutes
University of AlmeríaUniversity or college · founded 1993
Estacion Experimental de Zonas Aridas, Estación Experimental de Zonas ÁridasResearch institute · founded 1947
Calar Alto ObservatoryResearch institute · founded 1970
Towns and villages around Almería
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
La Vega de Acá2.2 kmEl Barranco de Amatisteros2.6 kmEl Mamí3.7 kmEl Bobar4 kmLa Garrofa5.2 kmHuércal de Almería5.6 kmViator6.5 kmLoma Cabrera7.2 kmEl Chuche7.3 kmPechina8.9 kmBenahadux9.7 kmAguadulce10 kmRioja12 kmEl Parador de las Hortichuelas13 kmLas Hortichuelas13 kmGádor13 kmEnix13 kmLa Gangosa Vistasol15 km
Almería from above
Around Almería37 places to see, do and reach nearby
Canteras de San Roque Norte y Cantera-cueva del CovarrónNature2.1 kmCanteras califalesNature1.7 kmBalsa de la ChanataNature22 kmLaguna de la GraveraNature21 kmNueva AlmeríaNature3.1 kmEl PerdigalNature9.6 kmEl ZapilloNature1.7 kmPlaya del BobarNature4.5 kmMorrón de la ParraMountain36 kmColoradosMountain37 kmPico Nuevo MundoMountain31 kmPico de Dos HermanasMountain30 kmPico de la EstrellaMountain39 kmPecho CuchilloMountain36 kmCargadero de mineral El AlquifeMonument0.7 kmIglesia Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la EncarnaciónMonument0.7 kmEstación de autobuses de AlmeríaMonument0.3 kmAlcazaba y Murallas del Cerro de San CristóbalMonument1.1 kmEdificio del Círculo Mercantil e Industrial y Teatro CervantesMonument0.4 kmBiblioteca Pública Provincial de Almería Francisco VillaespesaMonument0.3 kmPlaza de toros de AlmeríaMonument1.0 kmEdificio en Plaza Flores, nº 1Monument0.6 kmMuseo de AlmeríaMuseum0.4 kmCentro Andaluz de la FotografíaMuseum0.7 kmDoña Pakyta Art MuseumMuseum0.5 kmMuseo de Arte de AlmeríaMuseum0.5 kmAntonio de Torres Spanish Guitar MuseumMuseum0.7 kmHuércal-ViatorStation5.5 kmGádorStation13 kmTerminal portuariaFerry port0.8 kmPuerto Comercial de AlmeríaFerry port0.8 kmRoquetas de MarPlace16 kmHuércal de AlmeríaPlace5.6 kmViatorPlace6.5 kmVícarPlace16 kmBenahaduxPlace9.7 kmPechinaPlace8.9 km
Postal codes
04001–0400904070–040710408004151
Getting to Almería
Almería AirportLEI
8 kmF.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén AirportGRX
123 kmRegion of Murcia International AirportRMU
160 kmHuércal-ViatorRailway station
5.5 kmGádorRailway station
13 kmTerminal portuariaFerry port
0.8 kmPuerto Comercial de AlmeríaGhazaouet · Melilla · Nador CF1 · Oran
0.8 kmPlaces near Almería
Places with a climate like Almería
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Almería?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, May and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Almería.
What is the hottest month in Almería?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Almería?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Almería?
November is the wettest month with about 36 mm of precipitation on 6 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Almería?
The sea is warmest in August at about 24°C and coolest in February at about 15°C.
What is the postal code of Almería?
Almería has 13 postal codes: 04001–04009, 04070–04071, 04080, 04151.