Historic centre of Córdoba Centro Histórico de Córdoba
Córdoba, Spain UNESCO World Heritage Site
The historic centre of Córdoba is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and a bien de interés cultural. This district is a significant historic area in Spain, ranking among the 100 most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The climate in Córdoba features very hot summers, with daily highs reaching 36 °C in July and 35 °C in August. Spring and autumn are generally more comfortable for walking, with highs ranging from 20 °C in March to 24 °C in October. Winters are mild but wetter, particularly in December, which sees 123 mm of rain. To avoid the peak heat, consider visiting between March and May or in September and October.
The nearest airport is Córdoba Airport, located 7 km away. For international travel, Seville Airport is 111 km from the city. The capital, Madrid, is 297 km away. While in the area, you can combine your trip with a visit to the archaeological site of Madinat al-Zahra, which is approximately 8 km from the historic centre.
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 this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
