The climate of Andorra
The small state of Andorra is situated in the Pyrenees, between Spain
and France. Officially Andorra has a moderate sea climate. However,
because Andorra is situated at an altitude of 2000 meters according to
the Köppen climate classification Andorra has a high mountain climate.
Because Andorra is situated in the Pyrenees depressions may linger for
longer period which may result in gray skies and rain for days. The
altitude of Andorra is responsible for cold winters. During the winter
snow fall is not uncommon. When the ground is covered with snow
nighttimes may get cold. In the highest regions the snow doesn’t melt
till summer. Because of the mountains and the snow Andorra is ideal
for winter sports.
Summer
Summers are reasonably wet and not too warm. Because of the altitude
temperatures of 20 degrees or above are uncommon during the summer.
Nighttimes are not too warm either; temperatures almost always drop
below 10 degrees Celsius. If you want to travel to Andorra during the
summer you need to bear in mind that warm weather is not guaranteed.
However, the moderate temperatures are ideal for walking. Andorra’s
summers are ideal for all kinds of outdoor sports.
Climate figures
The figures below are based on long term weather and climate
records and apply to Andorra as a whole:
(Please, note that local deviations may occur due to differences in
altitude and location).
More climate information
Climate figures are very useful but don’t present a general impression
of the climate and the eventual weather circumstances within a certain
period. The figures don’t always reflect the chance of wintry weather,
extreme heat or hurricanes. That is why we monthly offer useful extra
climate information. The information below goes for all destinations
in Andorra.
Disclaimer
The information at this site was carefully composed from climate data collected by meteorological services, meteorological offices, climate experts and other sources. “More climate info” is based on statistics, climate data and personal experience. No rights can be derived from this site. Weather has no memory and gives no guaranties. Nothing is as changeable and unpredictable as the weather. The authors of this site feel in no way responsible for any damages caused by misinterpretation or other circumstances that may influence your holiday or trip to a certain destination. We provide information, it’s up to the reader to use it to it’s benefit.
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