Córdoba
City in Spain
Córdoba is located in Spain and has a population of about 323,000. Visitors travel here to see the historic centre of Córdoba, Madinat al-Zahra, and the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos.
What to see
The city contains the historic centre of Córdoba and Madinat al-Zahra. The Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos is also located within the city.
When to go
Summer months are hot, with daily highs reaching 36 °C in July and 35 °C in August. Spring and autumn are milder, with temperatures between 20 °C and 31 °C from April through June and in September. Winter temperatures are lower, with daily highs between 14 °C and 18 °C. Rain is most frequent during the winter, with December receiving about 123 mm.
Getting there
Córdoba is 296 km from Madrid. The nearest airport is Córdoba Airport, 8 km away. Seville Airport is also available, located 111 km from the city.
Top sights in Córdoba
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 36 °C. The wettest is December, with about 123 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 32 | 36 | 35 | 31 | 25 | 18 | 15 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 76 | 67 | 54 | 68 | 44 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 32 | 83 | 105 | 123 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Córdoba (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.