Andalusia, Spain
Cáñar
Cáñar is a locality in Andalusia, Spain, 1,025 m above sea level. It has a population of about 424 (2025). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now14°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Population424
Local time21:21
36.93° N, 3.43° WElevation 1,025 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code18418October: high / low21° / 10°
Rain this month68mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Best: May–Jun · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Cáñar at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:28 · 19:2911 h 01 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 17:49Next holiday2 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jun · Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in August
Coolest month2°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
98 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
4 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Cáñar
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
14°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 4 km/h · humidity 75%
Today22 Oct20°10°
Fri23 Oct19°10°
Sat24 Oct18°9°
Sun25 Oct21°11°
Mon26 Oct22°13°
Tue27 Oct21°13°
Wed28 Oct22°13°
Thu29 Oct21°12°
Fri30 Oct21°12°
Sat31 Oct19°11°1 mm
When to go to Cáñar
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 | 54 | 56 | 65 | 78 | 90 | 97 | 84 | 82 | 90 | 86 | 67 | 60 |
| High | 12° | 12° | 14° | 17° | 21° | 25° | 29° | 29° | 25° | 21° | 15° | 13° |
| Low | 2° | 3° | 5° | 7° | 10° | 13° | 16° | 17° | 13° | 10° | 6° | 3° |
| Rain (mm) | 76 | 67 | 54 | 64 | 43 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 36 | 68 | 98 | 115 |
| Wet days | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
What's on in Cáñar
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Cáñar
Outdoors around Cáñar
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Balneario de LanjarónHot springs & thermal baths
0.9 kmCamping ÓrgivaCamp sites
1.8 kmCamping El Balcón de Pitres - AlpujarraCamp sites
2.2 kmBaño GrandeHot springs & thermal baths
2.2 kmMirador de TrevélezViewpoints · 2,675 m
3.3 kmMirador Puerto MolinaViewpoints · 2,388 m
3.3 kmEstación de Esquí y Montaña de Sierra NevadaSki area · 105 km of pistes · 22 lifts
17 kmNature around Cáñar
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Cáñar
Earthquakes around Cáñar
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195018magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record37within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.8Dúrcal 4 km ←1954 · 18 km
6.3Oulad Amghar 44 km ↑2016 · 144 km
6.3Nigüelas 1 km ↓2010 · 11 km
5.6Las Marinas 12 km ↘1978 · 85 km
Towns and villages around Cáñar
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Bayacas1.4 kmCarataunas1.8 kmSoportújar2 kmÓrgiva2.7 kmLanjarón4.9 kmLos Tablones5.4 kmSecano5.7 kmPampaneira6.1 kmLos Agustines6.3 kmEscolta6.5 kmBubión6.9 kmCapileira7.3 kmTablate8.6 kmPitres9.1 kmMecina Fondales9.3 kmBéznar10 kmFerreirola10 kmPórtugos11 kmAtalbéitar11 kmMondújar11 kmAcequias11 kmTalará11 kmBarrio Bajo11 kmNigüelas11 kmChite11 kmAlcázar11 kmAlmegíjar12 kmPinos del Valle12 kmBusquístar12 kmMurchas12 kmFregenite12 kmOlías12 kmVenta del Relleno12 kmTorviscón13 kmMelejís13 kmVélez de Benaudalla13 kmLos Llanos13 kmBargis Bajo13 kmNotáez13 kmRestábal14 kmBargís14 kmDúrcal14 kmLas Fuentezuelas14 kmLagos15 kmRubite15 kmCónchar15 km
Cáñar from above
Around Cáñar31 places to see, do and reach nearby
Rules reservoir, Vélez de BenaudallaNature9.3 kmBéznar ReservoirNature11 kmPoqueiraNature4.7 kmRules Reservoir, LanjarónNature7.5 kmLaguna del CaballoNature9.9 kmGenilNature22 kmPlaya de la MamolaNature24 kmPlaya de La RijanaNature24 kmMulhacénMountain17 kmVeletaMountain15 kmAlcazabaMountain19 kmPico del CaballoMountain9.4 kmTrevenqueMountain17 kmNavachicaMountain36 kmEstación de Esquí y Montaña de Sierra NevadaSki area17 kmCastillo de LanjarónMonument5.6 kmConjunto Enclave de La MezquitaMonument11 kmCastillo de RestábalMonument14 kmCastillo de DúrcalMonument14 kmTorre de la CebadaMonument12 kmCastillo de ChiteMonument11 kmConjunto Baños del PiojoMonument15 kmCastillo de MondújarMonument10 kmMotrilFerry port24 kmEstación Marítima de MotrilFerry port24 kmMotrilPlace21 kmMonachilPlace25 kmDúrcalPlace14 kmMolvízarPlace22 kmPadulPlace21 kmDílarPlace22 km
Postal code
18418
Getting to Cáñar
F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén AirportGRX
43 kmAlmería AirportLEI
95 kmMálaga-Costa del Sol AirportAGP
99 kmMotrilMelilla · Nador CF4 · Tanger Ville · الحسيمة
24 kmEstación Marítima de MotrilFerry port
24 kmPlaces near Cáñar
Places with a climate like Cáñar
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cáñar?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cáñar.
What is the hottest month in Cáñar?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Cáñar?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cáñar?
November is the wettest month with about 98 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.
What is the postal code of Cáñar?
The postal code of Cáñar is 18418.