Las Ubiñas - La Mesa Natural Park Park

Asturian natural park with mountains and traditional villages

High limestone peaks, glacial valleys and small Asturian villages make Las Ubiñas-La Mesa a destination for hiking, climbing and mountain photography, including routes up Peña Ubiña.

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Las Ubiñas - La Mesa Natural Park at a Glance#

How to Get to Las Ubiñas - La Mesa Natural Park#

The park is accessible by regional roads from Oviedo and other Asturian towns. Local buses serve nearby villages seasonally; driving to one of the main trailheads and walking in is common. Check Asturian tourist information for current bus connections and trail conditions.

Tips for Visiting Las Ubiñas - La Mesa Natural Park#

  • Arrive early to see meadows and woodlands in soft morning light-many photographers recommend dawn for the quality of light.
  • The park has several named trails-ask the local ranger for current conditions, as some paths can be muddy after rain.
  • If driving narrow mountain roads, take a compact car; local drivers use horn etiquette on blind turns.

Best Time to Visit Las Ubiñas - La Mesa Natural Park#

Summer and shoulder seasons are best for hiking and exploring; winter can bring snow at higher elevations.

Summer
June-August · 10-22°C (50-72°F)
Warmest and most accessible for hiking; some mountain streams run lower but pleasant for picnics.
Spring/Autumn
April-May, September-October · 6-18°C (43-64°F)
Good for flora and lower visitor numbers; watch for intermittent rain.

Weather & Climate near Las Ubiñas - La Mesa Natural Park#

Climate

Las Ubiñas - La Mesa Natural Park's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 19°C. Abundant rainfall (1505 mm/year), wettest in December.

Air Quality: AQI 26 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -5° - 0° -9° 170 mm overcast 91% 7.8 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h
February Poor -5° - 1° -9° 139 mm overcast 88% 7.9 m/s 0.4 low 10.3h
March Poor -3° - 4° -6° 117 mm overcast 84% 7.5 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Poor -2° - 6° -4° 143 mm partly cloudy 80% 7.0 m/s 1.1 high 13.3h
May Acceptable 1° - 10° 1° 143 mm partly cloudy 77% 5.9 m/s 1.5 high 14.5h
June Good 5° - 15° 10° 88 mm partly cloudy 72% 5.0 m/s 1.7 very high 15.2h
July Good 8° - 19° 14° 68 mm partly cloudy 68% 4.8 m/s 1.7 very high 14.9h
August Good 8° - 19° 14° 61 mm partly cloudy 67% 4.8 m/s 1.5 very high 13.8h
September Very Good 6° - 16° 11° 87 mm partly cloudy 70% 5.1 m/s 1.1 high 12.4h
October Acceptable 2° - 9° 1° 144 mm partly cloudy 79% 6.2 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.9h
November Poor -1° - 4° -4° 166 mm overcast 90% 7.1 m/s 0.3 low 9.5h
December Poor -3° - 1° -8° 179 mm overcast 90% 7.8 m/s 0.2 low 8.8h