Andalusia, Spain
Carchuna
Carchuna is a village in Andalusia, Spain, close to the sea. It has a population of about 2,270 (2020). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now18°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Dec
Population2,270
Local time02:16
36.70° N, 3.44° WElevation 3 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code18730October: high / low25° / 17°
Rain this month44mm
Sea this month20°
Best timeMay–Jun · Dec
Best: May–Jun · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Carchuna at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:29 · 19:2911 h 00 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous88% · Moonrise 17:49Next holiday2 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jun · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in August
Coolest month10°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
66 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea24°C
August
Monuments nearby6+
within 15 km
Weather in Carchuna
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
18°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 70%
Today23 Oct27°15°
Sat24 Oct27°14°
Sun25 Oct26°13°
Mon26 Oct28°16°
Tue27 Oct28°16°
Wed28 Oct26°15°
Thu29 Oct27°16°
Fri30 Oct28°16°
Sat31 Oct27°17°0.5 mm
When to go to Carchuna
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 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 90 | 89 | 80 | 77 | 80 | 86 | 83 | 87 |
| High | 18° | 18° | 19° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 25° | 21° | 19° |
| Low | 10° | 10° | 11° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 21° | 17° | 13° | 11° |
| Rain (mm) | 52 | 44 | 33 | 37 | 23 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 44 | 66 | 78 |
| Wet days | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Sea | 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 16° |
What's on in Carchuna
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Carchuna
Outdoors around Carchuna
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Mirador Enrique MorenteViewpoints
0.3 kmDon CactusCamp sites
0.5 kmMirador El HondurónViewpoints
1.4 kmCamping Playa de PonienteCamp sites
2.4 kmLos Moriscos Golf ClubGolf courses
3.6 kmNature around Carchuna
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Carchuna
Earthquakes around Carchuna
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195026magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record38within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.8Dúrcal 4 km ←1954 · 35 km
6.3Oulad Amghar 44 km ↑2016 · 119 km
6.3Nigüelas 1 km ↓2010 · 31 km
5.6Las Marinas 12 km ↘1978 · 81 km
Towns and villages around Carchuna
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Calahonda2.7 kmTorrenueva4 kmLa Garnatilla4.8 kmJolúcar6.8 kmGualchos6.8 kmEl Varadero7.4 kmLos Tablones7.4 kmCastell de Ferro8.5 kmMotril8.5 kmPlaya Granada8.8 kmLos Carlos9.2 kmLújar10 kmLagos10 kmLa Gorgoracha11 kmLos Morales11 kmLos Arcos12 kmLos Díaz13 kmLobres13 kmSalobreña13 kmHaza del Trigo14 kmCastillo de Baños14 kmLos Gálvez14 kmRubite15 kmLa Caleta-Guardia15 kmVelilla15 km
Carchuna from above
Around Carchuna32 places to see, do and reach nearby
GuadalfeoNature12 kmRules reservoir, Vélez de BenaudallaNature18 kmPoqueiraNature21 kmRules Reservoir, LanjarónNature20 kmPlaya de Calahonda, AndalusiaNature2.6 kmPlaya de CarchunaNature0.7 kmMaruja García beachNature4.8 kmPlaya de La RijanaNature4.9 kmPico del CaballoMountain34 kmNavachicaMountain36 kmMount SalchichaMountain19 kmSierra de la ContraviesaMountain26 kmTajo del AlmendrónMountain38 kmPico del CieloMountain35 kmCarchuna FortMonument1.0 kmTeatro Calderón de la BarcaMonument8.3 kmFábrica Azucarera Nuestra Señora del PilarMonument9.1 kmAzucarera Nuestra Señora del RosarioMonument15 kmTorre del CantorMonument15 kmAlcazaba, SalobreñaMonument14 kmMuseum of preindustrial cane sugarMuseum8.7 kmMuseo de Historia de MotrilMuseum8.3 kmCasa de la Cultura de SalobreñaMuseum13 kmMuseo Historico SalobreñaMuseum14 kmEstación Marítima de MotrilFerry port7.3 kmMotrilFerry port7.4 kmAlmuñécarPlace22 kmMotrilPlace8.5 kmMolvízarPlace17 kmSalobreñaPlace13 kmOtívarPlace25 kmÓrgivaPlace22 km
Postal code
18730
Getting to Carchuna
F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén AirportGRX
62 kmMálaga-Costa del Sol AirportAGP
94 kmAlmería AirportLEI
97 kmEstación Marítima de MotrilFerry port
7.3 kmMotrilMelilla · Nador CF4 · Tanger Ville · الحسيمة
7.4 kmPlaces near Carchuna
Places with a climate like Carchuna
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Carchuna?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Carchuna.
What is the hottest month in Carchuna?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Carchuna?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Carchuna?
November is the wettest month with about 66 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Carchuna?
The sea is warmest in August at about 24°C and coolest in February at about 15°C.
What is the postal code of Carchuna?
The postal code of Carchuna is 18730.