Mafalda statue

Monument Public statue of comic character Mafalda

Bronze statue of Quino’s comic character Mafalda installed in Asturias urban space. Visitors photograph the sculpture and explore nearby streets, plazas and cafés.

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Mafalda statue
Plaza del Paraguas, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
43.3624, -5.8505

How to Get to Mafalda statue #

The statue sits in central Oviedo; it’s an easy walk from Oviedo’s main plaza (Plaza de la Constitución) and from the city’s train and bus stations.

Tips for Visiting Mafalda statue #

  • Visit early morning to see the statue without school groups or tour clusters.
  • Look for small plaques or tourist signage that explain the comic strip's significance to readers in Spain and Latin America.
  • Bring coins - there's a customary, informal habit of tossing a coin at the base by some visitors as a wish gesture.

Best Time to Visit Mafalda statue #

Oviedo's city-centre sculptures are pleasant year-round; spring to autumn offers the best weather.

Spring-Autumn
April-October · 8-22°C
Pleasant walking weather in Oviedo; outdoor cafés open.

Weather & Climate near Mafalda statue #

Climate

Mafalda statue's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (966 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
15°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
13.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
18°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
14.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 21°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° 24°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
14.9h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° 24°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 22°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

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