Andalusia, Spain
Benamaurel
Benamaurel is a village in Andalusia, Spain, 697 m above sea level. It has a population of about 2,235 (2025). The climate is classified as cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now15°C
Best timeMar–Apr · Oct
Population2,235
Local time22:30
37.61° N, 2.70° WElevation 697 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code18817October: high / low25° / 10°
Rain this month33mm
Best timeMar–Apr · Oct
Best: Mar–Apr · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Benamaurel at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:26 · 19:2611 h 00 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 17:46Next holiday2 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMar–Apr · Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month37°C
Average high in July
Coolest month2°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthApril
35 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
3 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Benamaurel
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
15°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 7 km/h · humidity 64%
Today22 Oct25°13°
Fri23 Oct24°11°
Sat24 Oct24°9°
Sun25 Oct26°11°
Mon26 Oct29°12°
Tue27 Oct29°13°
Wed28 Oct26°13°
Thu29 Oct27°13°
Fri30 Oct26°13°
Sat31 Oct27°14°1.5 mm
When to go to Benamaurel
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 | 59 | 67 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 63 | 56 | 54 | 68 | 83 | 74 | 64 |
| High | 13° | 15° | 18° | 21° | 26° | 32° | 37° | 35° | 30° | 25° | 17° | 14° |
| Low | 2° | 2° | 5° | 7° | 10° | 15° | 17° | 17° | 14° | 10° | 5° | 3° |
| Rain (mm) | 38 | 42 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 33 | 44 | 51 |
| Wet days | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 5 |
What's on in Benamaurel
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Benamaurel
Outdoors around Benamaurel
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 JabalcónViewpoints · 1,481 m
3.9 kmMirador Astroturístico Cerro JabalcónViewpoints
4.3 kmÁrea de Servicio Venta del Peral - Restaurante AsadorCamp sites
4.5 kmVenta del Peral IICamp sites
4.8 kmNature around Benamaurel
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Benamaurel
Earthquakes around Benamaurel
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195011magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record37within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.8Dúrcal 4 km ←1954 · 106 km
6.3Nigüelas 1 km ↓2010 · 103 km
5.6Las Marinas 12 km ↘1978 · 108 km
5.3Castillo de Locubín 4 km ↑1951 · 109 km
Towns and villages around Benamaurel
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Cuevas de Yeseras0.7 kmCuevas de Río Baza3 kmCuevas de Luna3.9 kmCuevas de Puente Abajo4 kmCuevas de Lavaderas4.1 kmCuevas de Río Baza4.3 kmCuevas de las Cucharetas7.6 kmBarrio del Chopo7.7 kmCortes de Baza8 kmLa Amarguilla8.3 kmLos Carriones8.9 kmLa Colonia9.3 kmCuevas del Baico9.3 kmMazarra9.8 kmBaños de Zújar10 kmVenta del Peral10 kmEl Charcón11 kmMures11 kmCuevas de la Miera11 kmCuevas de Campoy11 kmCúllar11 kmLas Juntas12 kmRambla del Agua12 kmTeja12 kmMargen de Abajo12 kmMargen de Arriba13 kmCastilléjar13 kmCardiles13 kmCarramaiza13 kmZújar14 kmEl Soriano14 kmBaza14 kmCuevas de las Yeseras15 kmCuevas del Mosco15 km
Benamaurel from above
Around Benamaurel27 places to see, do and reach nearby
Guardal RiverNature4.6 kmCastril RiverNature7.7 kmNegratín ReservoirNature17 kmEl Portillo ReservoirNature23 kmEmbalse de NegratínNature20 kmCueva Del Agua, AndalusiaNature23 kmSierra de La SagraMountain40 kmLas EmpanadasMountain35 kmPico CabañasMountain32 kmRayal PeakMountain34 kmJabalcónMountain11 kmIglesia Mayor Concatedral de la EncarnaciónMonument15 kmGranada UNESCO Global GeoparkMonument9.1 kmTorre del Cerro de la ErmitaMonument11 kmCastillo de BenzalemaMonument7.9 kmBastiMonument11 kmTorre de OzminMonument14 kmBaños de la JuderíaMonument14 kmPalacio de los EnríquezMonument15 kmMuseo Arqueológico de BazaMuseum15 kmMunicipal Museum of BazaMuseum15 kmZújarPlace14 kmBazaPlace14 kmGaleraPlace20 kmOrcePlace23 kmCortes de BazaPlace8.0 kmCastrilPlace22 km
Postal code
18817
Getting to Benamaurel
Almería AirportLEI
90 kmF.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén AirportGRX
106 kmRegion of Murcia International AirportRMU
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Benamaurel?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Benamaurel.
What is the hottest month in Benamaurel?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 37°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Benamaurel?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Benamaurel?
April is the wettest month with about 35 mm of precipitation on 8 wet days.
What is the postal code of Benamaurel?
The postal code of Benamaurel is 18817.