Andalusia, Spain
Colmenar
Colmenar is a village in Andalusia, Spain, 673 m above sea level. It has a population of about 3,626 (2025). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now16°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Population3,626
Local time20:33
36.91° N, 4.34° WElevation 673 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code29170October: high / low22° / 13°
Rain this month63mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Best: May–Jun · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Colmenar at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:32 · 19:3311 h 01 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 17:53Next holiday2 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jun · Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in August
Coolest month5°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
72 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
2 mm of rain
Monuments nearby7+
within 14 km
Weather in Colmenar
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
16°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 1 km/h · humidity 76%
Today22 Oct22°12°
Fri23 Oct21°12°
Sat24 Oct21°12°
Sun25 Oct24°13°
Mon26 Oct24°15°
Tue27 Oct24°14°
Wed28 Oct25°15°
Thu29 Oct22°14°
Fri30 Oct23°15°
Sat31 Oct21°13°
When to go to Colmenar
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 | 55 | 58 | 70 | 83 | 88 | 87 | 77 | 72 | 84 | 83 | 70 | 61 |
| High | 13° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 23° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 27° | 22° | 16° | 14° |
| Low | 5° | 5° | 7° | 9° | 12° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 16° | 13° | 8° | 6° |
| Rain (mm) | 72 | 63 | 55 | 59 | 34 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 29 | 63 | 101 | 107 |
| Wet days | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
What's on in Colmenar
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Colmenar
0.4 km
Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria
11 km
Montes de Málaga
4.8 km
Abrigos de Peñas Cabrera
8 km
Cementerio de San Sebastián
8.4 km
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Socorro
9.9 km
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación, ComaresMuseum0.1 km
Museo de la Miel (Colmenar)Built 2010Museum0 km
Museo de Historia y Tradiciones de Colmenar y los Montes de MálagaOutdoors around Colmenar
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Mirador de la SierraViewpoints
0.2 kmCallejónClimbing
2.7 kmZwavelbadHot springs & thermal baths
2.7 kmLos Baños de ViloHot springs & thermal baths
2.7 kmCorralClimbing
2.8 kmCamping Presa La ViñuelaCamp sites
4.1 kmNature around Colmenar
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Colmenar
Earthquakes around Colmenar
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195012magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record36within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.8Dúrcal 4 km ←1954 · 65 km
6.3Nigüelas 1 km ↓2010 · 71 km
5.4Archidona 5 km ↓1976 · 18 km
5.3Castillo de Locubín 4 km ↑1951 · 82 km
Towns and villages around Colmenar
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Colmenar from above
Around Colmenar36 places to see, do and reach nearby
GuadalmedinaNature24 kmReservoir La ViñuelaNature16 kmCueva del Boquete de ZafarrayaNature19 kmEmbalse de El LimoneroNature18 kmCueva del HiguerónNature21 kmCueva de las GrajasNature23 kmPlaya de la Caleta, MálagaNature21 kmPlaya de El PaloNature21 kmLa MaromaMountain26 kmCerro del LuceroMountain40 kmPico del ChamizoMountain8.9 kmSierra de AlhamaMountain15 kmCerro del Tajo TelloMountain13 kmPico de la CapillaMountain34 kmErmita de Nuestra Señora de la CandelariaMonument0.4 kmMontes de MálagaMonument11 kmAbrigos de Peñas CabreraMonument4.8 kmCementerio de San SebastiánMonument8.0 kmIglesia de Nuestra Señora del SocorroMonument8.4 kmIglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación, ComaresMonument9.9 kmIglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, El BorgeMonument14 kmMuseo de la Miel (Colmenar)Museumunder 100 mMuseo de Historia y Tradiciones de Colmenar y los Montes de MálagaMuseumunder 100 mLagar de TorrijosMuseum9.0 kmMuseo-Taller de Cerámica de CasabermejaMuseum8.5 kmMálaga Centro AlamedaStation23 kmMálaga María ZambranoStation23 kmAntequera Alta VelocidadStation24 kmCatamarán Mundo MarinoFerry port22 kmEstación Marítima de MálagaFerry port22 kmMálagaPlace22 kmVélez-MálagaPlace25 kmRincón de la VictoriaPlace22 kmAntequeraPlace24 kmArchidonaPlace22 kmBenamocarraPlace20 km
Postal code
29170
Getting to Colmenar
Málaga-Costa del Sol AirportAGP
29 kmF.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén AirportGRX
59 kmCórdoba AirportODB
114 kmMálaga Centro AlamedaRailway station
23 kmMálaga María ZambranoRailway station
23 kmAntequera Alta VelocidadRailway station
24 kmCatamarán Mundo MarinoMuelle Uno
22 kmEstación Marítima de MálagaAntigua Estación Marítima
22 kmPlaces near Colmenar
Places with a climate like Colmenar
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Colmenar?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Colmenar.
What is the hottest month in Colmenar?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Colmenar?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Colmenar?
January is the wettest month with about 72 mm of precipitation on 8 wet days.
What is the postal code of Colmenar?
The postal code of Colmenar is 29170.