When to go · Sierra Norte
Sierra Norte, month by month
The best months for Sierra Norte: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Spain: Low season on the mainland: cold nights in Madrid, mild sun in Seville and Málaga; the Canaries are at their peak. January sales in the shops.15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Spain: Almond blossom in the south; Carnival in Cádiz and Santa Cruz de Tenerife fills those cities.16 °C (61 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 7 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Spain: Fallas in Valencia (15–19 Mar) sells out the city; Holy Week falls in late March in 2027.19 °C (66 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 6 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Sierra Norte's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.21 °C (70 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 7 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Sierra Norte's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.25 °C (77 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 5 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Sierra Norte's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.30 °C (86 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 2 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, limited shade on narrow roads).34 °C (93 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, limited shade on narrow roads).34 °C (93 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Sierra Norte's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.30 °C (86 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 3 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Sierra Norte's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Spain: Quiet and cheaper; rain in the north, mild in the south. Some coastal resorts close for the winter.19 °C (66 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Spain: Christmas lights and markets; the 6–8 December long weekend (puente) fills hotels. The Christmas lottery on 22 December stops the country for a morning.16 °C (61 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Sierra Norte, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
May: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
Apr: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
May: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 7
May: 5 (better)
Crowds
Apr: High
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 0
April: Inside Sierra Norte's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
May: Inside Sierra Norte's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Sierra Norte: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.