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Andalusia, Spain

Carboneras

Carboneras is a small town in Andalusia, Spain, close to the sea. It has a population of about 8,458 (2025). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now26°C
Best timeFeb · May · Dec
Population8,458
Local time17:10
37.00° N, 1.90° WElevation 9 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code04140
The year in Carbonerasweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec89October
October: high / low25° / 17°
Rain this month37mm
Sea this month21°
Best timeFeb · May · Dec

Best: Feb · May · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Carboneras at a glance

Best time to visitFeb · May · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°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 sea25°C

August

Monuments nearby3+

within 10 km

Weather in Carboneras

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Cloudy · wind 15 km/h · humidity 50%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct28°16°
Wed28 Oct27°18°0.9 mm
Thu29 Oct26°18°
Fri30 Oct25°16°
Sat31 Oct24°16°0.9 mm
Sun1 Nov23°17°2.5 mm
Mon2 Nov23°16°
Tue3 Nov23°15°
Wed4 Nov23°14°
Thu5 Nov23°12°

When to go to Carboneras

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score868989899386767278898691
High17°18°19°21°24°28°31°31°28°25°20°18°
Low9°9°11°13°16°20°23°24°21°17°13°10°
Rain (mm)323024221971425373628
Wet days445531013464
Sea15°15°15°16°18°21°24°25°24°21°18°16°

What's on in Carboneras

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

Monuments and museums in Carboneras

All monuments

Outdoors around Carboneras

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

Things to do
Mirador Bartolomé Zamora ZamoraViewpoints
1.8 km
Mirador Punta de los MuertosViewpoints
4.6 km
Cortijo GrandeGolf courses
4.6 km
Camping Cueva NegraCamp sites
5.6 km
Camping SopalmoCamp sites
8 km
CB AlmasubDive site
0.9 km

Nature around Carboneras

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 Carboneras

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Carboneras

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.3Nigüelas 1 km ↓2010 · 146 km
5.6Las Marinas 12 km ↘1978 · 70 km
5.3Balanegra 3 km ←1993 · 96 km
5.2La Isleta del Moro 20 km →2025 · 28 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 4 · 1 km

Fossils in Spain
Neogene · 4

Towns and villages around Carboneras

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

Carboneras from above

Postal code

04140

Getting to Carboneras

Almería AirportLEI
45 km
Region of Murcia International AirportRMU
113 km
F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén AirportGRX
168 km
Los Tres AmigosRailway station
22 km

Places near Carboneras

Places with a climate like Carboneras

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Carboneras?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, May and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Carboneras.
What is the hottest month in Carboneras?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Carboneras?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Carboneras?
November is the wettest month with about 36 mm of precipitation on 6 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Carboneras?
The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C and coolest in February at about 15°C.
What is the postal code of Carboneras?
The postal code of Carboneras is 04140.