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.

Main image

About Navacerrada Dam#

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.

Spring-Summer
Apr-Sep · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Pleasant for walks and picnics around the reservoir; wildflowers in late spring.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -5-5°C (23-41°F)
Cold with possible snow; the surrounding high passes attract skiers and winter walkers.

Weather & Climate near Navacerrada Dam#

Climate

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).

Air Quality: AQI 30 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -1° - 6° 0° 45 mm partly cloudy 84% 2.4 m/s 0.3 low 9.5h
February Acceptable 0° - 8° 1° 36 mm partly cloudy 78% 2.7 m/s 0.5 low 10.5h
March Good 2° - 11° 4° 33 mm partly cloudy 73% 2.8 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.8h
April Good 4° - 13° 7° 55 mm partly cloudy 69% 3.0 m/s 1.3 high 13.1h
May Very Good 7° - 17° 12° 62 mm partly cloudy 59% 2.9 m/s 1.7 very high 14.3h
June Very Good 11° - 22° 17° 38 mm some cloud 46% 2.6 m/s 2.1 extreme 14.8h
July Ideal 15° - 26° 21° 19 mm mostly sunny 35% 2.5 m/s 2.3 extreme 14.6h
August Ideal 15° - 26° 21° 19 mm mostly sunny 36% 2.5 m/s 1.9 very high 13.6h
September Very Good 11° - 22° 17° 32 mm some cloud 48% 2.3 m/s 1.3 high 12.3h
October Good 7° - 15° 11° 56 mm partly cloudy 66% 2.6 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.0h
November Acceptable 3° - 10° 4° 58 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.5 m/s 0.4 low 9.8h
December Poor 0° - 7° 1° 57 mm partly cloudy 83% 2.6 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h