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Best time to visit Ronda: month by month
Short answer
March to June and late September to November are the best times, with highs of about 16–27°C and few rainy days in late spring. July and August are hot (about 33°C on average) but evenings on the plateau are cooler than the coast. Winter is cool, with highs of 12–14°C and frosty mornings.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12°C | 4°C | 9 | low |
| Feb | 14°C | 6°C | 5 | low |
| Mar | 16°C | 7°C | 10 | medium |
| Apr | 19°C | 9°C | 8 | high |
| May | 23°C | 12°C | 4 | high |
| Jun | 27°C | 16°C | 4 | high |
| Jul | 33°C | 20°C | 0 | medium |
| Aug | 33°C | 20°C | 1 | high |
| Sep | 26°C | 16°C | 6 | very high |
| Oct | 24°C | 14°C | 6 | high |
| Nov | 16°C | 7°C | 6 | medium |
| Dec | 14°C | 7°C | 9 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs rise from about 16°C in March to 23°C in May; March has about 10 rainy days, May only about 4; green countryside and pleasant walking.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Highs of about 27°C in June and 33°C in July and August, with almost no rain; walk early and late, and rest at midday.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Highs of about 26°C in September and 24°C in October, falling to 16°C in November, with about 6 rainy days a month; good for walking and wineries.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Highs of about 12–14°C and lows of 4–7°C, with 5–9 rainy days; quiet, with frosty mornings but rarely snow in town.
Events worth planning around
- Semana Santa (Holy Week) processions — March or April
- Feria de Pedro Romero, including the Corrida Goyesca — early September
- Christmas and New Year festivities — December
When to avoid
Avoid the Feria de Pedro Romero in early September if you want lower prices, as hotels fill up. Mid-July to mid-August is very hot for walking into the gorge and visiting the white villages.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Ronda?
April, May, late September and October, with highs of about 19–26°C.
Is Ronda too hot in summer?
July and August average about 33°C. Sightsee early and late; evenings are cooler than on the coast.
When is the Feria de Pedro Romero?
In early September, with the Corrida Goyesca. Book well ahead for those dates.