Doñana National Park
El Rocio, Spain UNESCO World Heritage Site
Doñana National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and national park in Andalusia, Spain, covering an area of 543 km². It is also a Ramsar site, a Special Area of Conservation, and a Special Protection Area that is part of the Network of National Parks of Spain and Natura 2000. Named after Ana Gómez de Silva y de Mendoza and established in 1969, it is the 74th most looked-up sight in Spain on English Wikipedia and is one of 102 sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The climate features warm temperatures and varying rainfall. The highest daily highs are in July and August, reaching 31 °C and 30 °C. June and September also reach 28 °C. The wettest months are December, with 123 mm of rain, and November, with 102 mm. January also sees 81 mm of rain. During the winter, daily lows range from 8 °C to 12 °C.
The park is located 446 km from Madrid. Travelers can use Jerez Airport, which is 46 km away, or Seville Airport, which is 66 km away. In 2007, the park had about 393,000 visitors. It is operated by the Spanish Ministry of the Environment and Andalusia.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °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 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 19 | 16 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 81 | 61 | 45 | 58 | 33 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 30 | 80 | 102 | 123 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
