Las Cogotas

Monument Archaeological site in Castile associated with Cogotas culture

Las Cogotas is an archaeological site in Castile and León associated with prehistoric settlements; archaeology-minded visitors study burial remains, pottery fragments and open-air terrain.

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Las Cogotas
Las Cogotas, Castile and León, Spain
40.7275, -4.7011
Free

How to Get to Las Cogotas #

Accessible by regional roads from Ávila and Salamanca; local rural lanes bring visitors to the general area, but exact site access may require coordination with local authorities or archaeological parks.

Tips for Visiting Las Cogotas #

  • Visit the site of Las Cogotas with a local guide or museum visit to understand the archaeological finds and periods.
  • Check opening times for any small local museums that display Cogotas-era artifacts.
  • Bring sun protection - the Castilian plain is exposed and hot in summer.

Best Time to Visit Las Cogotas #

Spring and autumn are the best seasons for comfortable visits; summers can be hot and exposed.

Spring
April-June · 10-25°C
Flowering fields and cooler temperatures for walking.
Autumn
September-October · 10-22°C
Harvest time and pleasant temperatures for exploration.

Weather & Climate near Las Cogotas #

Climate

Las Cogotas's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 28°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 28 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 50 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
14.3h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

79 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 23°
50%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 17 mm and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 28°
39%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 17 mm and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 27°
39%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

79 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

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