Cradle of History

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Cradle of History
36.1502, -5.3491

How to Get to Cradle of History #

Nearest major hub is Cádiz or Málaga. From Málaga, take the A-7 coastal motorway toward the western Costa del Sol and then local roads inland toward the specified coordinates. Exact access depends on the specific archaeological plot; use a local tourist office for directions to named sites in the area.

Best Time to Visit Cradle of History #

Visit outside midsummer for cooler temperatures and thinner crowds.

Spring
March-May · 12-20°C
Mild weather - best for walking and coastal views.
Autumn
September-November · 16-24°C
Fewer tourists and softer light for photographing cliffs and ruins.

Weather & Climate near Cradle of History #

Climate

Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 10°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (701 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 17°

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 20°

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
14° 22°

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 25°

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 28°

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
19° 26°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
16° 22°

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° 19°

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (145 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° 17°

Weather

145 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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