Navacerrada Dam
Reservoir Reservoir dam in Sierra de Guadarrama
Reservoir in the Sierra de Guadarrama near Navacerrada, Madrid; visited for mountain walks, fishing, and as an access point for nearby hiking and ski areas.
Navacerrada Dam is a mountain reservoir in the Sierra de Guadarrama in the Community of Madrid, Spain. It functions primarily for local water supply and mountain-area recreation.
The dam and reservoir were constructed to manage local water resources for nearby towns and mountain communities and have been part of the regional water infrastructure since their installation. The structure and surrounding access have been used for both practical water management and recreational purposes.
The dam lies in the Sierra de Guadarrama, roughly northwest of central Madrid, near the mountain pass of Puerto de Navacerrada and adjacent mountain roads that connect Madrid with the high plateau areas.
- Setting: Located close to the mountain pass Puerto de Navacerrada and used as a reservoir and local recreational spot within the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range.
How to Get to Navacerrada Dam #
Drive from Madrid via the A‑6 and M‑601 toward Puerto de Navacerrada (about 50-60 km, depending on start point). Regional buses also connect Madrid to Navacerrada village; from the village the reservoir is a short walk.
Tips for Visiting Navacerrada Dam #
- Visit the dam at dusk for dramatic light across the reservoir and quieter access along the walking paths.
- Combine a visit with a drive through the Puerto de Navacerrada area and nearby hiking trails in the Sierra de Guadarrama.
- Parking is limited during high season; use the nearby village of Navacerrada and walk to the dam if the lot is full.
Best Time to Visit Navacerrada Dam #
Best in late spring through early autumn for access and comfortable walks; winter offers snow‑scenes but requires caution.
Weather & Climate near Navacerrada Dam #
Navacerrada Dam's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (510 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 62 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 19 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 19 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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