Cruz de los Caidos

Monument War memorial cross in Extremadura

A large cross monument in Extremadura marking fallen soldiers; visitors come for historical context, memorial plaques and broad countryside views.

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Cruz de los Caidos
39.4684, -6.3793

How to Get to Cruz de los Caidos #

Typical access is by local road from the nearest town or village in Extremadura. Exact location varies; consult municipal maps or ask at the town hall for directions.

Tips for Visiting Cruz de los Caidos #

  • This is primarily a memorial site; treat it with respect and be mindful if services are taking place.
  • Check local municipal timetables for any guided remembrance events on national holidays.

Best Time to Visit Cruz de los Caidos #

Visits are straightforward year-round; avoid national memorial days if seeking solitude.

Spring-Autumn
March-October · 10-25°C
Mild weather suitable for visiting open-air memorials.
Winter
November-February · 5-15°C
Quieter; fewer visitors but colder conditions.

Weather & Climate near Cruz de los Caidos #

Climate

Cruz de los Caidos's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 33°C. Moderate rainfall (557 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
44°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

86 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
14.2h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 29°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° 33°
35%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.5h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° 33°
34%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.5h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 89 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

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