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Andalusia, Spain

Cartaya

Cartaya is a town in Andalusia, Spain, close to the sea. It has a population of about 21,471 (2025). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now15°C
Best timeMar–May
Population21,471
Local time00:09
37.28° N, 7.15° WElevation 16 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code21450
The year in Cartayaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low25° / 14°
Rain this month71mm
Sea this month20°
Best timeMar–May

Best: Mar–May. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Cartaya at a glance

Best time to visitMar–May

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in August

Coolest month6°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthNovember

86 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea23°C

August

Monuments nearby9+

within 8.3 km

Weather in Cartaya

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Clear · wind 15 km/h · humidity 86%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct26°11°
Thu29 Oct28°11°
Fri30 Oct27°12°
Sat31 Oct25°10°
Sun1 Nov26°11°
Mon2 Nov25°12°
Tue3 Nov24°9°
Wed4 Nov24°8°
Thu5 Nov23°11°

When to go to Cartaya

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score748082828780716876808077
High16°17°20°22°26°29°32°32°29°25°20°17°
Low6°7°9°11°14°17°19°19°17°14°10°7°
Rain (mm)6248415429824277186110
Wet days778851013897
Sea16°15°16°17°18°20°22°23°22°20°18°17°

What's on in Cartaya

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

Monuments and museums in Cartaya

All monuments

Outdoors around Cartaya

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
Islantilla Golf ResortGolf courses
0.6 km
Caño del TendalViewpoints
1.2 km
Golf El Rompido - Campo NorteGolf courses
2.4 km
Mirador de San MiguelViewpoints
2.7 km
Aquopolis CartayaTheme parks
3.1 km
Casa del Gato - Territorio ActivoCamp sites
4.7 km

Nature around Cartaya

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 Cartaya

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Cartaya

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Olhão 92 km ↓1964 · 126 km
5.3Porto de Mós 41 km ↓1956 · 139 km
5.2Chipiona 86 km ↙1957 · 103 km
5.2Olhão 98 km ↓2002 · 124 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 2 km

Fossils in Spain
Neogene · 1

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 1

Ancient sites in Spain

Towns and villages around Cartaya

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

Cartaya from above

Postal code

21450

Getting to Cartaya

Faro - Gago Coutinho International AirportFAO
79 km
Seville AirportSVQ
112 km
Jerez AirportXRY
114 km
HuelvaRailway station
19 km
GibraleónRailway station
19 km
Transbordador El Rompido - Nueva UmbríaTransbordador El Rompido - Nueva Umbría
7.5 km
Transbordador El Rompido - Nueva UmbríaTransbordador El Rompido - Nueva Umbría
7.8 km

Places near Cartaya

Places with a climate like Cartaya

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Cartaya?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and May offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cartaya.
What is the hottest month in Cartaya?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Cartaya?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cartaya?
November is the wettest month with about 86 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Cartaya?
The sea is warmest in August at about 23°C and coolest in February at about 15°C.
What is the postal code of Cartaya?
The postal code of Cartaya is 21450.