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Iglesia de San Julián y Santa Basilisa (Isla)
Iglesia de San Julián y Santa Basilisa (Isla)
Tower of Cabrahigo
Tower of Cabrahigo
Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Arnuero
Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Arnuero
Santa Olaja tide mill
Santa Olaja tide mill
Cantabria, Spain

Isla

Isla is a village in Cantabria, Spain, close to the sea. It has a population of about 924 (2024). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now17°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population924
Local time02:44
43.49° N, 3.57° WElevation 82 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code39195
The year in Islaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67October
October: high / low20° / 12°
Rain this month155mm
Sea this month18°
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Isla at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in August

Coolest month6°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

161 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

62 mm of rain

Warmest sea22°C

August

Monuments nearby10+

3 of them World Heritage

Weather in Isla

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Rain · wind 19 km/h · humidity 47%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct18°12°6.6 mm
Sat24 Oct18°10°1.5 mm
Sun25 Oct21°12°
Mon26 Oct21°12°
Tue27 Oct21°14°
Wed28 Oct19°15°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct20°10°
Fri30 Oct23°12°
Sat31 Oct23°13°

When to go to Isla

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score343647526976798078674938
High13°13°15°16°19°21°23°24°22°20°16°14°
Low6°6°7°9°11°14°16°17°15°12°9°7°
Rain (mm)16113112813798696285103155211173
Wet days17141414129889121614
Sea13°13°13°13°15°18°20°22°21°18°16°14°

What's on in Isla

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

Monuments and museums in Isla

All monuments

More museums: Molino de Santa Olaja

Outdoors around Isla

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
Noja GolfGolf courses
0.1 km
Mirador de las MarismasViewpoints
0.4 km
Camping Playa JoyelCamp sites
1.4 km
Camping Los MolinosCamp sites
1.5 km
Alto de CorporalesViewpoints
1.6 km
Parque de animales JoyelZoos
1.7 km
Centro Buceo PedreñaDive site
17 km

Nature around Isla

Nature in Spain

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Isla

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Isla

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

Isla from above

Postal code

39195

Getting to Isla

Seve Ballesteros-Santander AirportSDR
22 km
Bilbao AirportBIO
57 km
Vitoria AirportVIT
97 km
GamaRailway station
8.6 km
BerangaRailway station
8.9 km
Hoz de AneroRailway station
13 km
Embarcadero de SantoñaEmbarcadero de Laredo
11 km
Embarcadero de LaredoEmbarcadero de Santoña
12 km

Places near Isla

Places with a climate like Isla

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Isla?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Isla.
What is the hottest month in Isla?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Isla?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Isla?
January is the wettest month with about 161 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Isla?
The sea is warmest in August at about 22°C and coolest in February at about 13°C.
What is the postal code of Isla?
The postal code of Isla is 39195.