Andalusia, Spain
Garrucha
Garrucha is a small town in Andalusia, Spain, close to the sea. It has a population of about 10,845 (2025). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now19°C
Best timeMar · May–Jun
Population10,845
Local time02:43
37.18° N, 1.82° WElevation 16 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code04630October: high / low25° / 17°
Rain this month35mm
Sea this month21°
Best timeMar · May–Jun
Best: Mar · May–Jun. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Garrucha at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:23 · 19:2110 h 59 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous88% · Moonrise 17:42Next holiday2 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMar · May–Jun
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in August
Coolest month9°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
35 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
2 mm of rain
Warmest sea25°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Garrucha
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
19°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 94%
Today23 Oct25°17°
Sat24 Oct24°16°
Sun25 Oct27°15°
Mon26 Oct25°16°
Tue27 Oct24°17°
Wed28 Oct25°17°
Thu29 Oct25°17°
Fri30 Oct25°17°
Sat31 Oct24°18°0.5 mm
When to go to Garrucha
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 | 84 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 92 | 90 | 80 | 74 | 78 | 87 | 84 | 88 |
| High | 17° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 28° | 25° | 20° | 18° |
| Low | 9° | 10° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 20° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 17° | 13° | 10° |
| Rain (mm) | 30 | 30 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 25 | 35 | 35 | 26 |
| Wet days | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
| Sea | 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 21° | 19° | 16° |
What's on in Garrucha
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Garrucha
1 km
Castillo de las Escobetas
12 km
Castillo de Macenas
13 km
Almizaraque
5.3 km
Iglesia de Santa María (Mojácar)
8.4 km
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación, Vera
13 km
Torre Atalaya del Peñón
Museum8.3 km
Museo Histórico Municipal de VeraBuilt 1988
Museum11 km
Recreación de poblado argárico en el entorno de El ArgarOutdoors around Garrucha
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Mirador del CastilloViewpoints
0.1 kmMirador de la Plaza NuevaViewpoints
0.1 kmLos GallardosCamp sites
2.3 kmParque Acuático AquaVeraWater parks
3.7 kmCortijo GrandeGolf courses
4.6 kmValle del Este Golf ResortGolf courses
4.6 kmNature around Garrucha
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Garrucha
Earthquakes around Garrucha
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19506magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record41within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.6Las Marinas 12 km ↘1978 · 88 km
5.3Balanegra 3 km ←1993 · 110 km
5.2La Isleta del Moro 20 km →2025 · 49 km
5.2Orce 4 km ↙1964 · 85 km
Towns and villages around Garrucha
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Puerto Rey2.9 kmMojácar5.2 kmValle de Este6.5 kmTurre7.2 kmVera7.6 kmPalomares7.8 kmDesert Springs8.5 kmVillaricos9.1 kmLas Herrerías11 kmLos Gallardos11 kmAntas11 kmCabrera11 kmLa Mulería12 kmEl Real12 kmJucainí12 kmAljariz13 kmLa Huerta13 kmCuevas del Almanzora14 kmBédar14 kmEl Calguerín15 kmJauro15 kmLos Lobos15 km
Garrucha from above
Around Garrucha30 places to see, do and reach nearby
AlmanzoraNature7.5 kmAntas RiverNature2.3 kmCuevas del Almanzora ReservoirNature18 kmPlaya de GarruchaNature0.2 kmPlaya La ParataNature7.4 kmPlaya de Puerto ReyNature2.7 kmFábrica del DuroNature7.5 kmVillaricos beachNature8.0 kmHoyazo de NíjarMountain40 kmCabezo MaríaMountain10 kmCastillo de las EscobetasMonument1.0 kmCastillo de MacenasMonument12 kmAlmizaraqueMonument13 kmIglesia de Santa María (Mojácar)Monument5.3 kmIglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación, VeraMonument8.4 kmTorre Atalaya del PeñónMonument13 kmCastillo de Cuevas de AlmanzoraMonument14 kmCerro del Espíritu SantoMonument8.3 kmMuseo Histórico Municipal de VeraMuseum8.3 kmRecreación de poblado argárico en el entorno de El ArgarMuseum11 kmMuseo Arqueológico Municipal de Cuevas del AlmanzoraMuseum14 kmMuseo Antonio Manuel CampoyMuseum14 kmMuseo de Escultura Contemporánea al Aire LibreMuseum8.5 kmLos Tres AmigosStation13 kmVeraPlace7.6 kmCuevas del AlmanzoraPlace14 kmMojácarPlace5.2 kmAntasPlace11 kmCarbonerasPlace22 kmTurrePlace7.2 km
Postal code
04630
Getting to Garrucha
Almería AirportLEI
61 kmRegion of Murcia International AirportRMU
93 kmAlicante-Elche Miguel Hernández AirportALC
165 kmLos Tres AmigosRailway station
13 kmPlaces near Garrucha
Places with a climate like Garrucha
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Garrucha?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Garrucha.
What is the hottest month in Garrucha?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Garrucha?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Garrucha?
November is the wettest month with about 35 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Garrucha?
The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C and coolest in February at about 15°C.
What is the postal code of Garrucha?
The postal code of Garrucha is 04630.