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Zahara
Iglesia de Santa María de la Mesa (Zahara)
Iglesia de Santa María de la Mesa (Zahara)
Acinipo
Acinipo
Castillo de Aznalmara
Castillo de Aznalmara
Dolmen de La Giganta
Dolmen de La Giganta
Andalusia, Spain

Zahara

Zahara is a village in Andalusia, Spain, 491 m above sea level. It has a population of about 1,344 (2025). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now16°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population1,344
Local time03:11
36.84° N, 5.39° WElevation 491 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
The year in Zaharaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec82October
October: high / low24° / 14°
Rain this month137mm
Best timeApr–May · Oct

Best: Apr–May · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Zahara at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month34°C

Average high in August

Coolest month5°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMarch

104 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Monuments nearby5+

within 14 km

Weather in Zahara

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Clear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 62%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct26°13°
Sun1 Nov24°12°
Mon2 Nov24°12°
Tue3 Nov22°12°
Wed4 Nov20°11°
Thu5 Nov17°11°3.1 mm
Fri6 Nov16°8°
Sat7 Nov18°8°
Sun8 Nov19°10°

When to go to Zahara

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score626677828878626072827967
High14°15°18°20°25°30°34°34°29°24°18°16°
Low5°6°8°10°12°16°19°20°17°14°9°7°
Rain (mm)186163104126731821048137204278
Wet days889851014888

What's on in Zahara

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

Monuments and museums in Zahara

All monuments

More museums: Museo Parroquial

Outdoors around Zahara

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
Mirador del CanapéViewpoints
0.2 km
Tajo RodilloCamp sites
0.5 km
Área de autocaravanas AlgodonalesCamp sites
0.9 km
El CortijoClimbing
1.5 km
Cascada MitanoViewpoints
2.4 km
Refugio RelojMountain huts · 1,312 m
3 km

Nature around Zahara

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 Zahara

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Zahara

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.4Archidona 5 km ↓1976 · 91 km
5.2Fuengirola 30 km ↘1975 · 106 km
5.0Chipiona 41 km ←1978 · 134 km

Towns and villages around Zahara

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

Zahara from above

Getting to Zahara

Jerez AirportXRY
61 km
Gibraltar AirportGIB
77 km
Seville AirportSVQ
78 km
Benaojan-MontejaqueRailway station
19 km
Jimera de LíbarRailway station
22 km
RondaRailway station
23 km

Places near Zahara

Places with a climate like Zahara

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Zahara?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Zahara.
What is the hottest month in Zahara?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Zahara?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Zahara?
March is the wettest month with about 104 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.