Puerto de La Ragua Area
High mountain pass in the Sierra Nevada
A mountain pass in Andalusia's Sierra Nevada region, Puerto de La Ragua serves hikers, cyclists and cross-country skiers. The road provides access to alpine trails and seasonal viewpoints over pine forests and limestone ridges.
Puerto de La Ragua at a Glance#
How to Get to Puerto de La Ragua#
Accessible by regional roads from Granada province. Drivers typically approach via local Sierra Nevada routes; check local maps and weather conditions before traveling as seasonal closures are possible.
Tips for Visiting Puerto de La Ragua#
- Check local road conditions in winter; the pass can be snowbound and sometimes impassable without appropriate equipment.
- Bring a star chart-the plateau has low light pollution and is excellent for stargazing on clear nights.
Best Time to Visit Puerto de La Ragua#
Late spring through early autumn is best for access and hiking; winter brings snow and possible road closures.
Weather & Climate near Puerto de La Ragua#
Puerto de La Ragua's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) - Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (742 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -5° - 3° | -6° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 4.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
| February | Acceptable | -5° - 4° | -5° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 4.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.7h |
| March | Acceptable | -3° - 8° | -2° | 85 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 4.8 m/s | 1.0 high | 11.8h |
| April | Good | -1° - 11° | 2° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 4.3 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.0h |
| May | Very Good | 3° - 15° | 7° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 56% | 3.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.0h |
| June | Excellent | 7° - 22° | 14° | 39 mm | mostly sunny | 45% | 3.2 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 14.5h |
| July | Ideal | 11° - 28° | 19° | 11 mm | clear | 38% | 3.1 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.3h |
| August | Ideal | 10° - 27° | 19° | 11 mm | clear | 43% | 3.1 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.4h |
| September | Excellent | 7° - 21° | 14° | 34 mm | mostly sunny | 56% | 3.6 m/s | 1.5 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 2° - 14° | 5° | 67 mm | some cloud | 65% | 4.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Acceptable | -1° - 8° | -1° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 4.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.0h |
| December | Acceptable | -4° - 4° | -5° | 93 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 5.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
