Basílica de Santa María de la Asunción, Arcos de la Frontera

Church Historic basilica in Arcos de la Frontera, Andalusia

Perched above the Guadalcacín valley in Arcos, the Basílica de Santa María de la Asunción features 15th-18th century altarpieces and viewpoints; visitors pair it with walks through the white-town streets.

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Basílica de Santa María de la Asunción, Arcos de la Frontera
Basílica de Santa María de la Asunción, Plaza del Cabildo, 11630 Arcos de la Frontera, Cádiz, Spain
36.7483, -5.8063
Daily 9:00am-1:00pm, 4:00pm-7:00pm (times may vary)
Free (entry to church); donations accepted

How to Get to Basílica de Santa María de la Asunción, Arcos de la Frontera #

Arcos de la Frontera is about 40 km northwest of Jerez de la Frontera. By car take the A-382/SE-30; regular bus services connect Jerez and Seville to Arcos. The basilica sits in the old town-a short walk from any central parking area.

Tips for Visiting Basílica de Santa María de la Asunción, Arcos de la Frontera #

  • Climb the bell tower for panoramic views of Arcos' whitewashed hilltop town and surrounding olive groves.
  • Visit during late afternoon light-the interior has noteworthy gilded altarpieces that photograph well then.
  • Combine a visit with a walk along Arcos' quebrada (steep lanes) to feel the town's defensive medieval geography.

Best Time to Visit Basílica de Santa María de la Asunción, Arcos de la Frontera #

Best in spring or autumn to avoid midsummer heat while enjoying clear views and access.

Spring
March-May · 12-24°C (54-75°F)
Blossoms and moderate temperatures ideal for walking.
Autumn
September-November · 18-26°C (64-79°F)
Warm days, quieter streets after summer crowds.
Winter
December-February · 8-16°C (46-61°F)
Cooler, with crisp light and far fewer tourists.

Weather & Climate near Basílica de Santa María de la Asunción, Arcos de la Frontera #

Climate

Basílica de Santa María de la Asunción, Arcos de la Frontera's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (615 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
13.0h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
14.0h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 27°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.5h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 31°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.2h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 31°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 29°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).

83 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 19°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (109 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

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