Breakneck Battery

Historical Site Coastal artillery battery overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar

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Breakneck Battery
Breakneck Battery (coastal artillery site), southern Spain/Strait of Gibraltar region
36.1284, -5.3443
Accessible at all times (outdoor site)
Free (outdoor historic site)

How to Get to Breakneck Battery #

Exact access depends on the battery’s location along the southern Iberian coast near the Strait of Gibraltar. Most such sites are reached by coastal roads from towns like Algeciras or Tarifa; local signage and maps will indicate public access points. A car is usually required.

Tips for Visiting Breakneck Battery #

  • Wear sturdy shoes for uneven ground and slippery stone surfaces.
  • Bring a windproof jacket - coastal artillery sites are often exposed and breezy.
  • Arrive early in the day to avoid heat and to catch the light on the coastal cliffs.

Best Time to Visit Breakneck Battery #

Spring and autumn give the best weather for coastal exploration and photography.

Spring
Mar-May · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Pleasant weather for coastal walking and photography.
Autumn
Sep-Nov · 15-24°C (59-75°F)
Comfortable temperatures and fewer summer crowds.

Weather & Climate near Breakneck Battery #

Climate

Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (776 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
15°

Weather

125 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
15°

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 17°

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 18°

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 20°

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 24°

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° 26°

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 27°

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
18° 24°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is mild with highs of 21°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
15° 21°

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
12° 18°

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (142 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 16°

Weather

142 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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