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Andalusia, Spain

Carchelejo

Carchelejo is a village in Andalusia, Spain, 820 m above sea level. It has a population of about 1,121 (2024). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now10°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population1,121
Local time08:58
37.64° N, 3.64° WElevation 820 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code23192
The year in Carchelejoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec83October
October: high / low23° / 12°
Rain this month55mm
Best timeApr–May · Oct

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

Carchelejo at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month35°C

Average high in July

Coolest month3°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthApril

62 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

5 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

within 14 km

Weather in Carchelejo

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

14-day forecast
10°C

Sunny · wind 5 km/h · humidity 81%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct21°10°
Sun25 Oct23°13°
Mon26 Oct26°12°
Tue27 Oct23°14°
Wed28 Oct24°15°1 mm
Thu29 Oct23°14°
Fri30 Oct24°13°
Sat31 Oct24°13°
Sun1 Nov24°12°

When to go to Carchelejo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score515772798573585775836858
High12°13°16°20°25°30°35°34°28°23°16°13°
Low3°4°6°8°12°16°19°19°15°12°7°4°
Rain (mm)5558476246225932556884
Wet days778962125786

What's on in Carchelejo

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

Monuments and museums in Carchelejo

All monuments

Outdoors around Carchelejo

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
Área de autocaravanas La Guardia de JaénCamp sites
0.3 km
Mirador de la Presa de la LuzViewpoints
0.9 km
Mirador del CampanarioViewpoints
6.9 km
Cueva del YedrónMountain huts
7.5 km
Cruz de la ChimbaMountain huts
8.1 km

Nature around Carchelejo

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 Carchelejo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Carchelejo

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.8Dúrcal 4 km ←1954 · 72 km
6.3Nigüelas 1 km ↓2010 · 75 km
5.6Las Marinas 12 km ↘1978 · 147 km
5.4Archidona 5 km ↓1976 · 94 km

Towns and villages around Carchelejo

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

Carchelejo from above

Postal code

23192

Getting to Carchelejo

F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén AirportGRX
51 km
Córdoba AirportODB
109 km
Málaga-Costa del Sol AirportAGP
131 km
JaénRailway station
21 km

Places near Carchelejo

Places with a climate like Carchelejo

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Carchelejo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Carchelejo.
What is the hottest month in Carchelejo?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Carchelejo?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Carchelejo?
April is the wettest month with about 62 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.
What is the postal code of Carchelejo?
The postal code of Carchelejo is 23192.