Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey Montserrat
Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey is a Benedictine abbey featuring Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and eclectic architecture. It is a Cultural Asset of Local Interest and is one of the 102 sights of Spain listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest in July and August, with daily highs of about 28 °C and 27 °C. The wettest month is October, which has about 88 mm of rain. The coolest period is between December and February, when daily lows range from 1 °C to 2 °C.
Visitors can reach the abbey via Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, which is 39 km away. The site is 483 km from Madrid. Nearby locations include the Church of Colònia Güell and Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, both 30.1 km away, as well as Park Güell, Camp Nou, and Casa Vicens, which are between 33 km and 34 km from the abbey.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is October, with about 88 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 10 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 44 | 37 | 44 | 61 | 72 | 52 | 31 | 58 | 82 | 88 | 64 | 48 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
