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Macael
Tower of the old Alhabia deserted farmhouse
Tower of the old Alhabia deserted farmhouse
Iglesia de Santa María (Tíjola)
Iglesia de Santa María (Tíjola)
Calar Alto
Calar Alto
Sierra María
Sierra María
Andalusia, Spain

Macael

Macael is a small town in Andalusia, Spain, 589 m above sea level. It has a population of about 5,436 (2025). The climate is classified as cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now18°C
Best timeMar–May
Population5,436
Local time18:47
37.33° N, 2.30° WElevation 589 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code04867
The year in Macaelweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec87October
October: high / low25° / 13°
Rain this month47mm
Best timeMar–May

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

Macael at a glance

Best time to visitMar–May

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month35°C

Average high in July

Coolest month5°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthNovember

50 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

3 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 12 km

Weather in Macael

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Sunny · wind 4 km/h · humidity 83%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct24°13°
Fri23 Oct26°13°
Sat24 Oct24°12°
Sun25 Oct28°13°
Mon26 Oct27°16°
Tue27 Oct27°14°
Wed28 Oct28°17°
Thu29 Oct23°16°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct23°15°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct21°16°3 mm

When to go to Macael

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score778188888773595874878481
High15°16°19°21°26°31°35°34°29°25°19°16°
Low5°5°7°9°13°17°20°20°17°13°9°6°
Rain (mm)40434037361831139475039
Wet days445541124564

What's on in Macael

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

Monuments and museums in Macael

All monuments

More museums: Museo del Marmol

Outdoors around Macael

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Los Peñones / El FuerteViewpoints
0.1 km
Área de TíjolaCamp sites
0.8 km
Casa ForestalMountain huts
2 km
Mirador de CosentinoViewpoints
2.6 km

Nature around Macael

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 Macael

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Macael

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.8Dúrcal 4 km ←1954 · 122 km
6.3Nigüelas 1 km ↓2010 · 117 km
5.6Las Marinas 12 km ↘1978 · 80 km
5.3Castillo de Locubín 4 km ↑1951 · 147 km

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 1

Ancient sites in Spain

Towns and villages around Macael

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

Macael from above

Postal code

04867

Getting to Macael

Almería AirportLEI
55 km
Region of Murcia International AirportRMU
116 km
F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén AirportGRX
132 km
Estación de Fines-OlulaRailway station
3.2 km
Antigua estación de RenfeRailway station
14 km

Places near Macael

Places with a climate like Macael

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Macael?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and May offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Macael.
What is the hottest month in Macael?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Macael?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Macael?
November is the wettest month with about 50 mm of precipitation on 6 wet days.
What is the postal code of Macael?
The postal code of Macael is 04867.