The weather
The climate is warm and sunny for most of the year with occasional rain in winter.

Spring

Daytime temperatures are warm, rather like an English summer’s day. It can be chilly at night. After the winter rain the flowers and blossom are wonderful.
The weather at Cortijo La Catitera in Las Alpujarras, Granada, Spain.
The weather at Cortijo La Catitera in Las Alpujarras, Granada, Spain.
Summer

July and August are the only months when it will become hot, but the nights are cool and rarely humid.
The weather at Cortijo La Catitera in Las Alpujarras, Granada, Spain.
Autumn

Warm with cooler evenings, but beautiful autumn colours and the grapes and fruit are ripe and ready for harvesting.
The weather at Cortijo La Catitera in Las Alpujarras, Granada, Spain.
Winter

During the day it is clear and sunny but cold at night and it is much more likely to rain. The countryside is stunning with clear blue skies and snow on the Sierra and oranges and lemons ready for picking