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Carratraca
Cueva de Ardales
Cueva de Ardales
historical centre of Carratraca
historical centre of Carratraca
Castillo de la Peña
Castillo de la Peña
Castillo Turón
Castillo Turón
Andalusia, Spain

Carratraca

Carratraca is a village in Andalusia, Spain, 531 m above sea level. It has a population of about 801 (2025). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now15°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population801
Local time02:34
36.85° N, 4.82° WElevation 531 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code29551
The year in Carratracaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec81October
October: high / low24° / 13°
Rain this month72mm
Best timeApr–May · Oct

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

Carratraca at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in August

Coolest month5°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMarch

54 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

within 15 km

Weather in Carratraca

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Clear · wind 1 km/h · humidity 80%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct24°13°
Sun1 Nov21°13°2.4 mm
Mon2 Nov23°11°
Tue3 Nov21°11°0.6 mm
Wed4 Nov20°12°0.9 mm
Thu5 Nov18°11°3 mm
Fri6 Nov19°10°1.2 mm
Sat7 Nov18°7°
Sun8 Nov18°9°

When to go to Carratraca

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score616576828977666375817765
High14°15°18°20°25°30°33°33°29°24°18°15°
Low5°5°7°9°12°15°18°19°16°13°8°6°
Rain (mm)757154603611283372104117
Wet days889851014887

What's on in Carratraca

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

Monuments and museums in Carratraca

All monuments

Outdoors around Carratraca

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 MadridViewpoints
3.3 km
Mirador del GrajoViewpoints
3.9 km
Tajo BermejoClimbing
4.6 km
Sector OesteClimbing
5.2 km
Parque Ardales Zona 1Camp sites
6 km
Olive BranchCamp sites
8.5 km

Nature around Carratraca

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 Carratraca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Carratraca

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.8Dúrcal 4 km ←1954 · 108 km
6.3Nigüelas 1 km ↓2010 · 114 km
5.4Archidona 5 km ↓1976 · 43 km
5.3Castillo de Locubín 4 km ↑1951 · 111 km

Towns and villages around Carratraca

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

Carratraca from above

Postal code

29551

Getting to Carratraca

Málaga-Costa del Sol AirportAGP
35 km
Gibraltar AirportGIB
91 km
F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén AirportGRX
100 km
El Chorro-Caminito del ReyRailway station
8.1 km
Las MellizasRailway station
9.2 km
ÁloraRailway station
11 km

Places near Carratraca

Places with a climate like Carratraca

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Carratraca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Carratraca.
What is the hottest month in Carratraca?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Carratraca?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Carratraca?
March is the wettest month with about 54 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.
What is the postal code of Carratraca?
The postal code of Carratraca is 29551.