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Extremadura, Spain

Atalaya

Atalaya is a locality in Extremadura, Spain, 526 m above sea level. It has a population of about 258 (2025). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now22°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population258
Local time16:54
38.33° N, 6.47° WElevation 526 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code06329
The year in Atalayaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low23° / 11°
Rain this month72mm
Best timeApr–May · Oct

Best: Apr–May · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Atalaya at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month34°C

Average high in July

Coolest month3°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthApril

56 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

4 mm of rain

Monuments nearby5+

within 14 km

Weather in Atalaya

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
22°C

Sunny · wind 10 km/h · humidity 39%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct23°9°
Sat24 Oct25°7°
Sun25 Oct24°9°
Mon26 Oct29°10°
Tue27 Oct26°10°
Wed28 Oct22°14°2 mm
Thu29 Oct26°12°
Fri30 Oct26°12°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct26°14°

When to go to Atalaya

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score505973788776636275796956
High13°14°17°20°25°30°34°34°29°23°16°14°
Low3°4°6°8°11°14°17°17°15°11°7°4°
Rain (mm)5754385643194732727286
Wet days878962114987

What's on in Atalaya

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Atalaya

All monuments

Outdoors around Atalaya

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Zafra Parking AutocaravanasCamp sites
0.5 km
Área de Autocaravanas Los Santos de MaimonaCamp sites
1.3 km

Nature around Atalaya

Nature in Spain

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Atalaya

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Atalaya

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Atalaya

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Atalaya from above

Postal code

06329

Getting to Atalaya

Badajoz AirportBJZ
69 km
Seville AirportSVQ
114 km
Córdoba AirportODB
152 km
ZafraRailway station
10 km
Zafra FeriaRailway station
11 km
Fregenal de la SierraRailway station
24 km

Places near Atalaya

Places with a climate like Atalaya

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Atalaya?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Atalaya.
What is the hottest month in Atalaya?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Atalaya?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Atalaya?
April is the wettest month with about 56 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.
What is the postal code of Atalaya?
The postal code of Atalaya is 06329.