Andalusia, Spain
Polopos
Polopos is a village in Andalusia, Spain, 794 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,682 (2025). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now16°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population1,682
Local time21:43
36.79° N, 3.30° WElevation 794 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code18710October: high / low20° / 13°
Rain this month53mm
Sea this month20°
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Polopos at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:27 · 19:2911 h 02 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 17:48Next holiday2 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in August
Coolest month6°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthNovember
80 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
2 mm of rain
Warmest sea24°C
August
Monuments nearby2+
within 14 km
Weather in Polopos
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
16°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 69%
Today22 Oct20°14°
Fri23 Oct21°14°
Sat24 Oct20°15°
Sun25 Oct20°14°
Mon26 Oct22°15°
Tue27 Oct22°15°
Wed28 Oct20°15°
Thu29 Oct21°15°
Fri30 Oct20°15°
Sat31 Oct20°14°0.5 mm
When to go to Polopos
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 | 59 | 58 | 62 | 76 | 90 | 97 | 91 | 88 | 90 | 86 | 71 | 66 |
| High | 13° | 13° | 14° | 16° | 20° | 24° | 27° | 27° | 23° | 20° | 16° | 14° |
| Low | 7° | 6° | 8° | 10° | 13° | 16° | 19° | 19° | 16° | 13° | 9° | 7° |
| Rain (mm) | 64 | 55 | 41 | 45 | 30 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 53 | 80 | 95 |
| Wet days | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Sea | 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 16° |
What's on in Polopos
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Polopos
Outdoors around Polopos
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Huerta RomeroCamp sites
0.6 kmMirador con bancosViewpoints
0.7 kmCamping ÓrgivaCamp sites
1.8 kmMirador BaldomeroViewpoints
2.2 kmEstación de Esquí y Montaña de Sierra NevadaSki area · 105 km of pistes · 22 lifts
32 kmNature around Polopos
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Polopos
Earthquakes around Polopos
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195023magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record37within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.8Dúrcal 4 km ←1954 · 35 km
6.3Oulad Amghar 44 km ↑2016 · 132 km
6.3Nigüelas 1 km ↓2010 · 29 km
5.6Las Marinas 12 km ↘1978 · 69 km
Towns and villages around Polopos
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Las Casillas1.4 kmHaza del Lino2.2 kmSorvilán2.7 kmLos Gálvez3.1 kmAlfornón3.2 kmLos Díaz3.6 kmHaza del Trigo4.2 kmLos Pallares4.5 kmRubite4.7 kmLos Arcos4.8 kmBargís4.9 kmBargis Bajo5.4 kmLa Mamola5.6 kmCastillo de Baños6 kmCalarillo6.1 kmLos Morales6.1 kmLos Chaulines6.3 kmFregenite7 kmOlías7.1 kmAlcázar7.3 kmMelicena7.4 kmLos Carlos7.9 kmAlbuñol8.3 kmLos Gálvez8.3 kmLos Morenos8.5 kmAlbondón8.5 kmLos Chilchez8.9 kmCastell de Ferro9.2 kmTorviscón9.4 kmLújar9.5 kmLos Rafaeles9.9 kmGualchos9.9 kmLos Vargas10 kmJolúcar10 kmLa Haza Mora11 kmCasafuerte11 kmLos Rivas11 kmLos Morenos11 kmLa Balsilla11 kmEl Palomar12 kmLos Cózares12 kmFuentequemada12 kmLos Sevillanos12 kmAlmegíjar12 kmLa Tejera12 kmLagos12 kmLos Agustines12 kmLa Rábita12 kmLos Mateos13 kmLos Archillas13 kmLos Sapos13 kmLos Garcías13 kmLos Tablones13 kmNotáez14 kmLos Morenos14 kmEl Pozuelo14 kmLa Garnatilla14 kmEl Collado14 kmLos Tablones14 kmEl Castillo de Huarea14 kmCalahonda15 kmVenta del Relleno15 kmMecina Fondales15 km
Polopos from above
Around Polopos25 places to see, do and reach nearby
TrevélezNature23 kmRules reservoir, Vélez de BenaudallaNature19 kmPoqueiraNature14 kmRules Reservoir, LanjarónNature19 kmPlaya de la MamolaNature5.7 kmEl LanceNature6.1 kmPlaya San PatricioNature7.4 kmPlaya CastellNature9.9 kmMulhacénMountain29 kmVeletaMountain30 kmAlcazabaMountain30 kmPico del CaballoMountain27 kmTrevenqueMountain35 kmPico de la EstrellaMountain39 kmEstación de Esquí y Montaña de Sierra NevadaSki area32 kmTorre del CantorMonument5.7 kmConjunto Baños del PiojoMonument14 kmMotrilFerry port22 kmEstación Marítima de MotrilFerry port22 kmMotrilPlace20 kmÓrgivaPlace16 kmCádiarPlace20 kmLanjarónPlace21 kmCapileiraPlace19 kmAlbuñolPlace8.3 km
Postal code
18710
Getting to Polopos
F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén AirportGRX
61 kmAlmería AirportLEI
83 kmMálaga-Costa del Sol AirportAGP
108 kmMotrilMelilla · Nador CF4 · Tanger Ville · الحسيمة
22 kmEstación Marítima de MotrilFerry port
22 kmPlaces near Polopos
Places with a climate like Polopos
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Polopos?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Polopos.
What is the hottest month in Polopos?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Polopos?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Polopos?
November is the wettest month with about 80 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Polopos?
The sea is warmest in August at about 24°C and coolest in February at about 15°C.
What is the postal code of Polopos?
The postal code of Polopos is 18710.