Cordoba, Spain Climate & Monthly Averages
Cordoba has a semi-arid climate. July is the hottest month, averaging 100° by day; January is the coldest at 58°.
Sunshine is a defining feature of Cordoba's climate
Cordoba runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. July averages less than 1 mm while the wet season peaks in March at 3.7 inches (94 mm). Highs range from 58°F (15°C) to 100°F (38°C).
How sun, temperature and rain fit together
January bottoms out at 58°F (15°C) in daylight, 41°F (5°C) after dark. July is the warm end of the year, averaging 100°F (38°C) by day and 72°F (22°C) overnight. Days and nights are about 12°C apart on average - wider than 91% of the 3496 cities in our dataset.
The wettest month is March (3.7 inches (94 mm) across 10 days) and the driest July. Four of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is March through April. Relative humidity averages 58% across the year, drier than about 88% of the cities we track. Sunshine averages 10.4 hours a day over the year - sunnier than roughly 78% of the cities we track, peaking in July at 13.5 hours.
Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 115°F (46°C) and the lowest daily minimum 28°F (-2°C).
More climate facts for Cordoba
- Hottest month: July - highs near 100°F (38°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 58°F (15°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 115°F (46°C) high · 28°F (-2°C) low
- Wettest month: March (10 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.5 h sun/day)
- Climate type: semi-arid
- Annual swing: 21°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 12°C
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 4
- Average humidity: 58%
The most comfortable sunny-weather window
Best time to visit Cordoba
The best time to visit Cordoba is generally October to December and April to May, when temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 71°F (21°C), with rain on about 6 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in October.
What to pack
Pack for Cordoba with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection. Even in July, lows of 72°F (22°C) make an extra layer worth the space.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58° | 41° | 7 | 1.6 in | 7.6 h/day | 9.8 h | 22% | 76% |
| February | 63° | 44° | 6 | 1.6 in | 9.0 h/day | 10.7 h | 19% | 70% |
| March | 67° | 47° | 10 | 3.7 in | 9.4 h/day | 11.8 h | 32% | 65% |
| April | 72° | 51° | 8 | 2.2 in | 10.8 h/day | 13.1 h | 27% | 62% |
| May | 83° | 58° | 5 | 1.3 in | 12.3 h/day | 14.2 h | 15% | 50% |
| June | 91° | 66° | 2 | 0.5 in | 13.4 h/day | 14.8 h | 7% | 42% |
| July | 100° | 72° | 0 | 0.0 in | 13.5 h/day | 14.5 h | 1% | 35% |
| August | 99° | 72° | 1 | 0.2 in | 12.7 h/day | 13.6 h | 3% | 38% |
| September | 88° | 65° | 3 | 1.0 in | 11.1 h/day | 12.4 h | 11% | 50% |
| October | 79° | 58° | 7 | 2.7 in | 9.1 h/day | 11.1 h | 23% | 61% |
| November | 66° | 49° | 8 | 2.5 in | 7.9 h/day | 10.1 h | 25% | 73% |
| December | 61° | 44° | 6 | 2.3 in | 7.5 h/day | 9.5 h | 19% | 78% |
Cordoba month by month
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Cordoba's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 7.6 h
- Daylight
- 9.8 h
February
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 9.0 h
- Daylight
- 10.7 h
March
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 9.4 h
- Daylight
- 11.8 h
April
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 10.8 h
- Daylight
- 13.1 h
May
- Rain
- 5 days
- Sunshine
- 12.3 h
- Daylight
- 14.2 h
June
- Rain
- 2 days
- Sunshine
- 13.4 h
- Daylight
- 14.8 h
July
- Rain
- 0 days
- Sunshine
- 13.5 h
- Daylight
- 14.5 h
August
- Rain
- 1 day
- Sunshine
- 12.7 h
- Daylight
- 13.6 h
September
- Rain
- 3 days
- Sunshine
- 11.1 h
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
October
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 9.1 h
- Daylight
- 11.1 h
November
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 7.9 h
- Daylight
- 10.1 h
December
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 7.5 h
- Daylight
- 9.5 h
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Cordoba's coolest part of the year: January, December, February.
Seasonal weather under Cordoba's sunnier skies
Spring (March through May)
Through spring, Cordoba brings comfortable warmth: 74°F (23°C) by day, 52°F (11°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 22 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.8 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Cordoba is punishingly hot, with daytime highs averaging 97°F (36°C) and nights around 70°F (21°C); precipitation is sparse, near 18 mm (0.7 in) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 13.2 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Cordoba is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (25°C) and nights around 58°F (14°C); expect showers on roughly 18 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Through winter, Cordoba runs cool rather than cold: 61°F (16°C) by day, 43°F (6°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 18 days across the season.
How unusual is Cordoba?
- Cordoba sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 66°F (19°C) as an annual average, 19.6 inches (498 mm) of precipitation and 10.4 hours of sun a day.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.
Cordoba temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.