Andorra is in the middle of Pyrenees. The climate is typical of mountain: cold and dry. Being in the North Hemisphere, the coldest months are December, January and February; while the warmest are June, July and August. The annual average of minimum temperatures varies between 1ºC in January, and 14 ° C in July and August. The average maximum temperature varies between 26ºC in August and 10 ° C in January.
The seasons of the year are well differentiated. Autumn is the wettest season with rains of up to 108mm. The winters they have abundant snow, but they are of little humidity. The SummersThanks to the abundant amount of water in the thaw, they are warm, but not overwhelming. The winds are not very strong except in the mountain areas.
Despite being a small country, the temperatures of its provinces tend to be quite variable. The southern area of Les Escaldes (valley next to Andorra the Old, the capital, at about 1158 meters above sea level), and the northeast area in Ransol (city at 1645 meters above sea level). These are the temperatures and rainfall during the year:
The country is known to be a good destination for lovers of the skiing. Season of snow begins in October and can last until May. The most important snowfalls occur either in December or in March. The data from snow are the following:
- 9 days of snow and 21 persistence on the border with Spain.
- 25 days of snow and 36 persistence in Les Escaldes-Andorra la Vella.
- 65 days in Ransol (77 in Pas de la Casa, on the border with France) with 5 months of snowfall.
However, the summer in Andorra it is still attractive. It is a perfect refuge for those fleeing the heat and the hordes of tourists on the beaches. The cool and dry climate allows activities such as walks in the countryside, Hiking and mountaineering without breaking a sweat.
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