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Picos de Europa

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Legendary trek

Picos de Europa

Asturias, Spain
Best timeMay–Sep
Signature routeRuta del Cares
In season~50°F high
Climate
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

19–52°F
Nearest airportOVD
CurrencyEUR
LanguageSpanish
TimezoneUTC+01:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

The route
Topographic route map for Picos de Europa
StartFinish
Elevation profile5,610 ft
0 mi3,743 ft low4.55 mi
5miles
5,610ft high point
2,047ft of climbing
Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Jul–Sep. Go in Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 45%
WarmestAug · 52°F
WettestJun
Best windowMay–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

A gorge trail carved into limestone walls in northern Spain.

Best time to visit

Aim for May–Sep, the 5 months that line up best.

The route

The classic way in is the Ruta del Cares. Nearest airport is OVD.

Route details →

Pairs well with

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
97 mi away
Mundaka
109 mi away
San Sebastian
145 mi away
Hossegor
174 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Picos de Europa?

The best time to visit Picos de Europa is May–September, in Asturias, Spain.

Where is Picos de Europa?

Picos de Europa is in Asturias, Spain. The nearest major airport is OVD.

What is Picos de Europa known for?

A gorge trail carved into limestone walls in northern Spain.